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 (Medical Corps) Chalmers P. Wylie, United States Army, for gallantry in action on 23 March 1945, while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action in Germany. When the Aid Station, of which Lieutenant Wylie was Assistant Battalion Surgeon, crossed the Rhine River, the various sections were scattered and disorganized by heavy enemy artillery, mortar, and small arms fire. Lieutenant Wylie courageously moved from one end of the battalion sector to the other contacting his men. Despite the intense fire, he reorganized his section and set up for operation. Then under concentrated hostile mortar fire, he led the way into a minefield and evacuated wounded men. Lieutenant Wylie’s fearless actions and ability to overcome all obstacles saved the lives of a number of wounded men. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Wylie, 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.