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GENERAL ORDERS 7 March 1967
NUMBER 827
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HEROISM

1. TC 320. The following AWARDS are announced.
DOUGLAS, CHARLES RA19755169 SGT E-5
Co A, lst Bn (Mech), 5th Inf. 25th Inf Div
Awarded: Bronze Star Medal with "V" Device
Date action: 12 January 1967
Theater-. Republic of Vietnam
Reason: For heroism in connection with military operations against a hostile
force: Sergeant Douglas distinguished himself by heroic actions on 12 January
1967, in the Republic of Vietnam. His unit was participating in a search and
destroy operation and was in the process of clearing enemy bunkers. Sergeant
Douglas' squad discovered a bunker that was heavily booby trapped with
butterfly bombs and hand grenades. With complete disregard for his own
safety, Sergeant Douglas disarmed the enemy booby traps, cleared the bunker,
and led a fire team into a tunnel which was discovered inside the bunker.
Although the tunnel was also heavily booby trapped, Sergeant Douglas
conducted a thorough search of the complex. Due to Sergeant Douglas' bravery,
aggressiveness, and devotion to duty, four enemy weapons, 1,000 rounds of
ammunition, and numerous enemy hand grenades and documents were captured. His
actions are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service
and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division,
and the United States Army. 

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