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1st Lt Charles R. Mattis graduated from Harrison Technical High School in Chicago and was employed at the Acme Paper Box before he enlisted at Camp Grant, Illinois on 19 March 1942.

He changed his name from Macijauskas to Mattis.

He was awarded the Silver Star Medal a second time posthumoulsy. The citation cited: Lt Mattis was assigned the mission of leading his platoon in destroying an enemy strongpoint which threatened the battalion supply and communication lines. The platoon was advancing toward its objective when the enemy directed a heavy artillery and mortar barrage on the area. Fearlessly exposing himself to direct his men to covered positions, Lt Mattis waited until the barrage was lifted before again leading his men toward the hostile strong point. Almost immediately the attackers contacted a strong enemy force on their left flank and were subjected to heavy small arms fire from their right rear. Aware of the necessity for moving his platoon to a more advantageous position, Lieutenant Mattis selflessly braved the hostile fire to cover the withdrawal of his men. While protecting his platoon's movement, he was killed by direct small arms fire. His gallant action reflects great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.