The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Charles C. Misner (ASN: 0-1303178), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 26 January 1945. In an attack where it was necessary to employ all available men, Lieutenant Misner commanded a platoon composed of messengers, cooks, drivers, the mess sergeant and mail orderly. Advancing over an open field, the platoon was pinned down by raking machine gun fire. Completely disregarding this intense fire and enemy mortar shells falling in the area, Lieutenant Misner led the platoon in a fierce attack on the enemy installations and captured the unit’s objective. On another occasion, when their position was shelled by friendly artillery and his men began to withdraw, realizing the whole battalion front would be jeopardized by such a maneuver and although knocked down twice by impact, he fearlessly dashed from position to position and by his inspiring example, held the group intact. Lieutenant Misner’s gallantry, aggressiveness and inspiring leadership reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.