By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry) Charles Watkins, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Captain Watkins distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving as Aide-de-Camp, 6th Brigade, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, France, 8 – 14 October 1918, while reconnoitering the enemy positions under fire.

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Charles Watkins, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving as Aide-de-Camp, with Headquarters, 6th Infantry Brigade, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Captain Watkins displayed extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty during the Meuse-Argonne Offensive, 1 to 27 October 1918. Captain Watkins made numerous trips to the front, reconnoitering advanced positions, under heavy artillery and machine gun fire, bringing back information which was invaluable to the Brigade Commander.