Charles F. Andrews

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles F. Andrews, Second Lieutenant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Paranas, Samar, Philippine Islands, March 11, 1900. During an attack by a greatly superior number of insurgents on the town which he was occupying with a small detachment, Lieutenant Andrews displayed exceptional courage, initiative, and highest qualities of leadership in successfully repulsing a desperate attack of the enemy, most of whom were armed with bolos.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charles F. Andrews (ASN: 11100912), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 2 October 1944 near ****, Holland. During an enemy counter-attack against the 2d Battalion main line of resistance, Private First Class Andrews, Company F Runner, demonstrated courage in the discharge of his duties. He moved through heavy artillery and mortar fire to carry vital instructions to machine gun crews in support of his company. On one errand he killed two enemy riflemen who had infiltrated into his company’s position. During the counter-attack he twice moved through heavy fire with ammunition re-supply for the light machine guns. When not engaged with his assigned duties, he assisted in the care of wounded at the CP. When one machine gunner was killed, Private First Class Andrews manned his gun and delivered effective fire until the gunner could be replaced. His alert and versatile action during this period contributed materially to his company’s success in repulsing the attack. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.