Charles L. Landon

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles L. Landon, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action northeast of Chalons-sur-Marne, France, July 15, 1918. Private Landon with Private John Fischer, volunteered to rescue another soldier who had been severely wounded during the heavy enemy bombardment. With a total disregard for their own personal safety they courageously went forward and while attempting to reach the wounded soldier. Private Landon was hit by a shell which resulted in his death a few minutes later.