Charles Medley Blair

Private, U. S. Army

Silver Star

Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 156 (August 15, 1945)
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Charles M. Blair (ASN: 38629889), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 19 April 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

Bronze Star
Purple Heart with one OLC
Good Conduct Medal
Presidential Citation with two OLC
Combat Infantryman's Badge
French Croix de Guerre