The Silver Star award was presented to Technician Fifth Grade Charles W Ellis, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy, on 8 April 1945, in Germany.
During the river crossing operations Technician Fifth Grade Ellis volunteered, and with utter disregard for his personal safety, crawled 200 yards under heavy artillery and harassing small arms fire to assist us platoon leader in establishing and repairing severed communication lines between the advanced elements of the infantry combat team and the command post.
His initiative and gallant performance of duty enabled the Regimental Commander to direct supporting artillery and call for tanks which resulted in the routing of the enemy and the securing of a vital main road over which advance against the enemy was expected.
Throughout the entire action Technician Fifth Grade Ellis displayed superior qualities of courage and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Entered military service from New Mexico.
Military Information: TEC 5, US ARMY
During the river crossing operations Technician Fifth Grade Ellis volunteered, and with utter disregard for his personal safety, crawled 200 yards under heavy artillery and harassing small arms fire to assist us platoon leader in establishing and repairing severed communication lines between the advanced elements of the infantry combat team and the command post.
His initiative and gallant performance of duty enabled the Regimental Commander to direct supporting artillery and call for tanks which resulted in the routing of the enemy and the securing of a vital main road over which advance against the enemy was expected.
Throughout the entire action Technician Fifth Grade Ellis displayed superior qualities of courage and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Entered military service from New Mexico.
Military Information: TEC 5, US ARMY
The Silver Star award was presented to Technician Fifth Grade Charles W Ellis, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy, on 8 April 1945, in Germany.
During the river crossing operations Technician Fifth Grade Ellis volunteered, and with utter disregard for his personal safety, crawled 200 yards under heavy artillery and harassing small arms fire to assist us platoon leader in establishing and repairing severed communication lines between the advanced elements of the infantry combat team and the command post.
His initiative and gallant performance of duty enabled the Regimental Commander to direct supporting artillery and call for tanks which resulted in the routing of the enemy and the securing of a vital main road over which advance against the enemy was expected.
Throughout the entire action Technician Fifth Grade Ellis displayed superior qualities of courage and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Entered military service from New Mexico.
Military Information: TEC 5, US ARMY
During the river crossing operations Technician Fifth Grade Ellis volunteered, and with utter disregard for his personal safety, crawled 200 yards under heavy artillery and harassing small arms fire to assist us platoon leader in establishing and repairing severed communication lines between the advanced elements of the infantry combat team and the command post.
His initiative and gallant performance of duty enabled the Regimental Commander to direct supporting artillery and call for tanks which resulted in the routing of the enemy and the securing of a vital main road over which advance against the enemy was expected.
Throughout the entire action Technician Fifth Grade Ellis displayed superior qualities of courage and devotion to duty, in keeping with the highest traditions of the armed forces of the United States.
Entered military service from New Mexico.
Military Information: TEC 5, US ARMY
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