(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles Brian Utermahlen, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. First Lieutenant Utermahlen distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), in action against the enemy in 1970 and 1971. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Utermahlen, 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.