The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Charley O. Haymons (ASN: 20457345), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action in Germany, on 13 April 1945. Sergeant Haymons voluntarily set out to locate Panzerfausts which were slowing the advance of his company. Knocking out a machine gun which had fired on him, he left the wounded enemy for his company to capture and then moved on to a point where he knocked out a bazooka. As a result of Sergeant Haymons’ aggressiveness and courage, his company was able to advance quickly and later capture a large supply train. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Technical Sergeant Haymons, 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.