Charles Henry Zweck

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles Henry Zweck, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 7th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 3 May 1945, near Siegendorf, Germany. From an exposed position with his machine gun, Private First Class Zweck single-handedly engaged the enemy, killing or wounding a seven-man crew of a self-propelled gun. He blew up a gasoline truck, neutralized two enemy machine gun positions, and drove the enemy from the firing line, killing twelve and wounding twenty, and causing the capture of 114 enemy troops. Private First Class Zweck’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, his unit, and the United States Army.