The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Charles D. Winter (ASN: 1783596), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Division, American Expeditionary Forces On 1 November 1918, near Ormont Farm, France, this brave soldier operated a dressing station alone under heavy shell fire and constantly exposed himself to fire from artillery and snipers while carrying men to safety, and at all times disregarding his own safety.