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 (Corps of Engineers) Charles F. Kelley (ASN: 0-446663), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy west of Oran, Algeria, on 8 November 1942. During the Oran Offensive, Lieutenant Kelley commandeered a half-track vehicle, took it two miles over roads constantly swept by machine gun and sniper fire, and succeeded in delivering ammunition and water to the 3d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment in attacking and destroying six enemy machine gun positions. Lieutenant Kelley’s courageous actions contributed to the success of the attack. 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 Army.