The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Charles F. Salisbury (ASN: 17054140), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, France, on 12 September 1944. During the assault crossing of the **** River by the *** Infantry Regiment, Sergeant Salisbury deployed his squad in a defensive position on the hostile shore to protect the flank of Company G. It was imperative that the boat in which his squad made the crossing be returned to the other shore for use by supporting units. Heavy concentrations of enemy fire were being placed upon the river in the vicinity of the crossing site, and Sergeant Salisbury elected to make the crossing himself rather than risk the lives of his squad members. He was mortally wounded as he moved across the river, but managed to reach his destination. His loyalty to his squad, his utter disregard for personal safety, and his dogged determination that the mission at hand be accomplished, reflect credit upon his character as a noncommissioned officer. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.