The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles H. Reidenbaugh, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 9 July 1943. Lieutenant Reidenbaugh twice advanced under fire to a position from which he could phone fire adjustments for his mortar platoon. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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.