The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) George Charlton Farmer, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a chaplain with the 379th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action in France from 21 to 24 November 1944. During the initial assault on Fort Jeanne D’Arc, Chaplain Farmer joined the medical detachment and assisted in giving medical aid on the battlefield and in evacuating the wounded from the field of battle. Casualties were caused by sustained and highly accurate machine gun and mortar fire, and at times, shells burst so near to Chaplain Farmer that witnesses were sure he had been hit. For four days in this one battle, Chaplain Farmer risked his life on this voluntary mission to save the lives of others. His actions were an inspiration to all who saw him. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Farmer, 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.