The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade [then Private First Class] Charles R. Young (ASN: 36981409), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Medical Detachment, 232d Infantry Regiment, 42d Infantry Division, in action on 9 April 1945, at Eurbach, Germany. As the First Platoon of Company A was riding tank destroyers into the town of Eurbach, Germany, the lead tank was hit by an enemy Panzerfaust and immediately burst into flames. With utter disregard for his own safety, Private Young ran to the tank and pulled the trapped driver from the blazing inferno. He then faced the devastating artillery fire covering the area to treat ten casualties and carry them one at a time to the safety of a nearby building. Through his gallant actions and heroic courage, Private Young saved his wounded comrades from further injury or possible death.