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Pfc Charles H. Schroder rejoined the Regular Army in San Francisco, California on 16 June 1941. In 1940 he was already in the Regular Army and was stationed in Hawaii with the 19th Infantry.

He was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross posthumously. The citation cited: During the initial stages of an attack across the Sauer River near the village of Ingeldorf, Luxembourg, Pvt Schroeder, an automatic rifleman, was wounded by small arms fire. He refused evacuation and remained in action laying down a continuous base of fire on which his platoon maneuvered. He constantly exposed himself to heavy fire in order to divert the enemy and continued in action until he was killed by artillery fire. Pvt Schroder's heroism remains a constant inspiration to his comrades. His determination and courageous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.