GENERAL ORDERS Number 827 ~ 7 March 1967
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HEROISM
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.
Vietnam War: U.S. Military Casualties, 1956-1998:
Name: Charles Mac Douglas
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1945
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Home City: Bloomington
Home State: California
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 21 Jul 1966
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Company: A Co
Regiment: 5th Inf
Batallion: 1st Bn
Province: 22
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Data Source: Coffelt Database
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HEROISM
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.
Vietnam War: U.S. Military Casualties, 1956-1998:
Name: Charles Mac Douglas
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1945
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Home City: Bloomington
Home State: California
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 21 Jul 1966
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Company: A Co
Regiment: 5th Inf
Batallion: 1st Bn
Province: 22
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Data Source: Coffelt Database
GENERAL ORDERS Number 827 ~ 7 March 1967
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HEROISM
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.
Vietnam War: U.S. Military Casualties, 1956-1998:
Name: Charles Mac Douglas
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1945
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Home City: Bloomington
Home State: California
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 21 Jul 1966
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Company: A Co
Regiment: 5th Inf
Batallion: 1st Bn
Province: 22
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Data Source: Coffelt Database
AWARD OF THE BRONZE STAR MEDAL FOR HEROISM
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.
Vietnam War: U.S. Military Casualties, 1956-1998:
Name: Charles Mac Douglas
Birth Date: 5 Aug 1945
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Home City: Bloomington
Home State: California
Death Date: 22 Mar 1967
Casualty Country: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Tour Start Date: 21 Jul 1966
Rank: Staff Sergeant
Company: A Co
Regiment: 5th Inf
Batallion: 1st Bn
Province: 22
Decoration: Not Available
CN: Republic of Vietnam (South Vietnam)
Service Occupation: Light Weapons Infantry (ARMY)
Data Source: Coffelt Database
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