The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Charles J. Mott (ASN: 36733047), United States Army Air Forces, for gallantry in action while serving as a member of the Air Crew of a Bomber in the 333d Bombardment Squadron, 94th Bombardment Group (Heavy), EIGHTH Air Force, in action near Kiel, Germany, on 11 April 1944. Although he had sustained severe injuries when the airplane of which he was a crew member was forced to crash land as a result of enemy action, he remained in the furiously burning aircraft until he found and removed the first aid kit. He then re-entered the airplane and released and carried to safety the unconscious wounded pilot. Refusing treatment for his injuries, Sergeant Mott administered first aid to the wounded until he was captured. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Mott, 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 Air Forces.