SERGEANT MAJOR CHARLES R. HAZELIP, received the Distinguished Service Cross for his extraordinary heroism in Vietnam on 31 May 1967. At that time he held the rank of staff sergeant and was serving as a platoon sergeant with Company A, 1st Battalion, 69th Armor, 4th Infantry Division in a cordon and search mission at An Qui. Upon entering the village, Sergeant Hazelip’s unit came under heavy attack from a well entrenched North Vietnamese battalion. During the decisive first minutes of the battle, he exposed himself to the withering fire to direct the fire of his tanks on the enemy positions. When the platoon leader’s radio was damaged, Sergeant Hazelip took command of the entire platoon and laid down a heavy barrage of fire to enable the infantrymen to evacuate their wounded. He positioned the combined team for an assault and destroyed many enemy bunkers with his tank and grenades. While organizing a second assault, Sergeant Hazelip exposed himself to a direct hostile fire to aid a wounded comrade. Then, with little ammunition left, he valiantly led a second attack which overwhelmed the enemy and defeated them. His dauntless courage and quick reactions in the early fighting prevented the enemy from seizing control of the situation. Staff Sergeant Hazelip’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty where in keeping with the highest traditions fo the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.