Charles W. Haas
Captain, U.S. Army

In January 1942, Captain Charles W. Haas was serving with the 57th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts.

On 11-12 January, CPT Davis’ unit was in action against Japanese forces in the Philippines. 1LT Davis’ courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day 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
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
World War II Victory Medal
Presidential Unit Citation
Philippine Presidential Unit Citation
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Captain Charles W. Haas (ASN: 0-332128), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 57th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces on 11 and 12 January 1942. Captain Haas' 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 18 (1942)

Burial

Captain Charles W. Haas is buried at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Metro Manila, National Capital Region, Philippines in Plot L, Row 16, Grave 83.