Charles Andrew Willoughby

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles Andrew Willoughby, Brigadier General (General Staff Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 23 July 1942 through 8 January 1943. Brigadier General Willoughby’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.