The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Field Artillery) Charles William Wesner, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 6th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, Combat Command “B” of the 9th Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Belgium, during the Battle of the Bulge in December 1944. All during the bitterly fought movement, Colonel Wesner visited his observer parties on the front lines with the 27th Armored Infantry Battalion and his presence and advice bolstered their morale. His personal supervision of the supply and expenditure of ammunition enabled the battalion to meet the urgent calls for fire in a highly satisfactory manner despite the harassment of enemy fire, the constant threat of capture and the loss of two urgently needed Service Battery trucks with personnel and ammunition. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Wesner, 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.