Charley A. Holm
Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army

On 20 November 1944, Staff Sergeant Charley A. Holm was serving with Company I, 143rd Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, Seventh U.S. Army.

On that day, SSG Holm’s unit was in action against German forces in the Alsatian Plains of France. SSG Holm’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day, at the cost of his life, earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin and Silver Star
World War II Victory Medal
Croix de Guerre with Palm (France)
Presidential Unit Citation with Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Staff Sergeant Charley A. Holm (ASN: 35652133), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company I, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 20 November 1944. Staff Sergeant Holm'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, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 145 (1945)

Burial

Staff Sergeant Charley A. Holm is buried at the Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial in Saint-Avold, Departement de la Moselle, Lorraine, France in Plot A, Row 18, Grave 35.

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