Charles Henry Blewett

Private 1st Class, U. S. Army

Distinguished Service Cross

GENERAL ORDERS:
War Department, General Orders No. 44 (1919)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Charles H. Blewett (ASN: 2225348), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Moulins, France, July 14 - 20, 1918.
After being wounded in the arm by shrapnel, Private Blewett continued on duty with his platoon until he was relieved four days later. He then joined another platoon, going back to the line, and remained in action until the condition of his wound necessitated his evacuation.

GENERAL ORDERS:
Citation Orders, GO 22, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces (July 8, 1919)
CITATION:
By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Charles H. Blewett (ASN: 2225348), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, THIRD Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him.
Private Blewett distinguished himself while serving with the Company A, 9th Machine-Gun Battalion, 3d Division, A.E.F., at Moulins, France, July 15, 1918.

On 17 May 1919 awarded the French Croix de Guerre with gilt star.