The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Charles A. Penick, Jr. (ASN: 0-314517), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to May 1943. Although wounded by heavy enemy shell fire, Captain Penick remained in an exposed position, observing and correcting the fire of his company’s weapons until the enemy had been successfully repulsed. His courage and outstanding leadership gave confidence to his men. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Charles A. Penick, Jr. (ASN: 0-314517), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, from 8 to 11 June 1944. 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.