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AWARD OF THE SILVER STAR
TO PFC CHARLES F. ANDREWS
For Gallantry In Action 2 October 1944 |
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GO No 60 Hq 82d AB Div APO 469 U S Army 30 Nov '44 |
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CHARLES F. ANDREWS, 11100912, Private First Class, 508TH Parachute
Infantry.
For gallantry in action on 2 October 1944 near ***, ***. During an enemy
counter-attack against the Second Battalion main line of resistance,
Private First Class ANDREWS, Company "F" Runner, demonstrated courage in
the discharge of his duties. He moved through heavy artillery and mortar
fire to carry vital instructions to machine gun crews in support of his
company. On one errand he killed two enemy riflemen who had infiltrated
into his company's position. During the counter-attack he twice moved
though heavy fire with ammunition resupply for the light machine guns.
When not engaged with his assigned duties, he assisted in the care of
wounded at the CP. When one machine gunner was killed, Private First
Class ANDREWS manned his gun and delivered effective fire until the
gunner could be replaced. His alert and versatile action during this
period contributed materially to his company's success in repulsing the
attack. Entered military service from CONNECTICUT. |
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