Charles M. Smith

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to Charles M. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action near Montfaucon, France, September 27, 1918. While leading a reconnaissance patrol, sent out to locate enemy machine-gun nests. Sergeant Smith was severely wounded. Lying helpless where he fell, he disregarded his own wounds and continued to direct his men. Through his courage and fortitude, many enemy machine-guns were located and subsequently destroyed.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles M. Smith, Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 13 December 1943 to 20 October 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Smith’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.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles M. Smith, Captain (Corps of Engineers), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces from 13 February 1943 through 20 July 1943. Captain Smith’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.