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Korean War DSU
Winner Dies Here

Charles L. Creger, 52, a disabled veteran who
was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for
extraordinary heroism in military operations
against an armed enemy in Korea, died Saturday
after a sudden illness.
Creger lived in Blanchard and had resided in

the Shreveport area since 1947.
He was a master sergeant while
fighting in the Korean confict
and on Sept. 29, 1951, he led his
men in an assault against a
heavily fortified enemy hill.
The attack was successful,
but the casualties were many,
including two machine gunners.
Creger grabbed one of the guns
and fired upon the enemy sol-
diers as they reformed. When
ordered  to  advance  again,
Creger led the way again and
threw grenades at the enemy.

Creger

During the battle, a grenade hit him. He lost an
eye and fingers of his left hand.
Creger's funeral will be at 10 a.m. Tuesday at
Wellman's Funeral Home Chapel. Members of the
military will serve as pallbearers.