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 E. Stanley (ASN: 38020182), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 8 April 1945, in the vicinity of Kressbach, Germany. Observing several wounded in an open field, Private First Class Stanley proceeded into the field under intense enemy machine gun and artillery fire to render first aid. After carrying the seriously wounded man to safety, he returned to an adjoining area to assume the additional duties of another aid man who had become wounded. The magnificent courage and outstanding gallantry under fire of Private First Class Stanley reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.