The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Carl S. Anders (ASN: 34505533), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 18 November 1944. On the morning of 18 November, Sergeant Anders, a squad leader, voluntarily preceded his unit across the line of departure to reconnoiter a wooded area for his unit. While so engaged, he discovered an enemy machine gun emplacement with two enemy soldiers manning the weapon. Exercising caution, Sergeant Anders stealthily maneuvered himself behind the enemy soldiers, took them by surprise and destroyed their machine gun. Later that day, he led a twelve-man patrol into the town of ****, then still occupied by the enemy, setting an example of leadership and resourcefulness. Sergeant Anders’ courage, initiative and disregard for personal safety constitute such gallantry in action as to be in accord with the traditions of the military service.