Charles R. Johnson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles R. Johnson, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 398th Infantry Regiment, 100th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 and 8 April 1945, in the vicinity of Odheim, Germany. Sergeant Johnson’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, the 100th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles R. Johnson, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 7 January 1944. Staff Sergeant Johnson’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, the 34th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.