The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles S. Sancic (ASN: 0-1319660), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, Germany, on 23 February 1945. Lieutenant Sancic led his rifle platoon forward in the face of heavy enemy fire, through a mine field, to the **** River. An attempt to cross this river was met with intense enemy machine gun fire, whereupon Lieutenant Sancic ordered his troops to withdraw to covered positions while he remained in the river for a period of ten hours, repulsing all enemy attempts to re-take our newly won positions until such time as his company was able to renew the attack and secure a foothold across the river. Lieutenant Sancis’s courageous devotion to duty, tactical acumen, and disregard for personal welfare reflect credit upon his character as an officer.