Charles L. Campbell
Home Town: Greene County, Iowa
Status: KIA
Headquarters, U.S. Forces-European Theater, General Orders No. 311 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Charles L. Campbell (37421389), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company F, 14th Infantry Regiment, 71st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 28 March 1945. Staff Sergeant Campbell’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 71st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.