We are deeply saddened to hear of the passing of Tech Sgt. Charles H. Coolidge.

As the last living Medal of Honor recipient from the European Theater of #WWII, the Army Family has lost a Soldier and a true American Hero. Our thoughts are with his family.

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Leading a section of heavy machine guns supported by one platoon of Company K, he took a position near Hill 623, east of Belmont-sur-Buttant, France, 24 Oct 1944, with the mission of covering the right flank of the 3d Battalion and supporting its action.

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TSgt. Coolidge went forward with a sergeant of Company K to reconnoiter positions for coordinating the fires of the light and heavy machine guns. They ran into an enemy force in the woods estimated to be an infantry company.

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TSgt. Coolidge, attempting to bluff the Germans by a show of boldness, called upon them to surrender, whereupon the enemy opened fire. W

With his carbine, TSgt. Coolidge wounded two of them. There being no officer present with the force, TSgt. Coolidge at once assumed command.

TSgt. Coolidge, unmindful of the enemy fire delivered at close range, walked along the position, calming and encouraging his men and directing their fire. The attack was thrown back.

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TSgt. Coolidge, displaying great coolness and courage, directed and conducted an orderly withdrawal, being himself the last to leave the position.

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As a result of TSgt. Coolidge's heroic and superior leadership, the mission of his combat group was accomplished throughout four days of continuous fighting against numerically superior enemy troops in rain and cold and amid dense woods.

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