Charles I. Hastings
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Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 453 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles I. Hastings, First Lieutenant (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 161st Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 24 to 29 July 1943, at New Georgia, Solomon Islands. First Lieutenant Hastings’ 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 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.