Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Sergeant

Unit:

Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 17 July 1944 in Normandie, France.

Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 11 (24 July 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army (Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army)

Technical Sergeant Charles E. Ostrom, 39307453, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the vicinity of Agincourt, France, on 20 September 1944. Sergeant Ostrom, a platoon sergeant, deployed his troops on *** Hill in defensive positions, and move freely among the men of his platoon during the course of a strong enemy counterattack, directing their fire upon enemy targets. While so engaged he observed two enemy soldiers armed with machine guns crawling toward the defense line in the vicinity of an antitank gun. Without hesitation he crawled forward and killed the enemy soldiers with well-aimed hand grenades. He returned to his platoon and was engaged in directing the action of his troops when he was himself killed by enemy fire. Sergeant Ostrom’s gallantry, aggressive fighting spirit, and skilful leadership prove him a credit to his military training. His courageous actions are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.
Entered military service from Oregon.

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 45 (19 October 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company K, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.