The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant (MC) Charles P. Roberts, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving as a Medical Officer with a beach party from the U.S.S. EDWARD RUTLEDGE (AP-52) during the invasion 8 – 11 November 1942 of French Morocco. Lieutenant Roberts coolly cared for his patients amid frequent strafing, bombing, and shelling attacks. On one occasion he continued to administer intravenous plasma to a severely wounded soldier while hostile planes flew overhead, dropping bombs and strafing the open field. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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 Naval Service.