(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Charles Vinson Bromley, Jr. (ASN: 0-15239), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of Combat Command “B”, 12th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in France, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Bromley, 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.