Charles W. Lane
Born:
Home Town: Harris County, Texas
Status: KIA
Headquarters Company, 141st Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 12 December 1944. Private First Class Lane's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 217 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Charles W. Lane, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with