The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charles H. Malloy (ASN: 33786604), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 255th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 6 February 1945, in the vicinity of Biesviller, France. While giving medical aid to a wounded prisoner during an attack on a heavily wooded sector, Private First Class Malloy received head injuries from mortar shrapnel. Disregarding his wound, he gave medical attention to other wounded soldiers until he became faint. Then he went in search of another aid man to complete medical aid on the wounded Infantrymen. His outstanding gallantry and determination to continue his mission as Aid Man, even though he was wounded himself, reflect great credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.