Charles C. Misner

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles C. Misner, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 19 February 1945, in Germany. During the attack on Kesslingen, Germany, on Lieutenant Misner fearlessly led his platoon into the town against fierce enemy resistance, returned alone to direct the advance of supporting tanks and then rejoined his platoon, inspiring them by his heroic leadership. With the enemy driven from the town he exposed himself to intense enemy mortar fire to personally organize litter squads and supervise the evacuation of casualties. First Lieutenant Misner’s bold leadership, aggressiveness, 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 94th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.