Charles L. Kelly
Home Town: Warm Springs, Georgia
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 11, 1964)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Charles L. Kelly (0-70399), Major (Medical Service Corps), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with 57th Medical Detachment. Major Kelly distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 1 July 1964 while flying a medical evacuation helicopter. His extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.
Department of the Army, General Orders No. 40 (December 11, 1964)
