The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Corps of Engineers), [then Captain] Charles H. Wyatt (ASN: 0-261206), United States Army, for gallantry in action while attached to the 73d Infantry Regiment, on 2 May 1942 at Ganassi, Mindanao, Philippine Islands. Major Wyatt volunteered to attack single-handed five Japanese tanks supported by Infantry which were approaching the town. Armed with dynamite and fire bombs, he took position and awaited the enemy. When the leading tank came within range he disabled it. The other tanks and infantry, after a brief stand, withdrew. The gallant action of Major Wyatt beat off a vastly superior enemy force and gave our troops time in which to withdraw with their supplies. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.