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 Technical Sergeant Carl A. Webb (ASN: 6393266), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 22 November 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.

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 Carl A. Webb (ASN: 6393266), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Mateur, Tunisia, on 5 May 1943. When intense hostile machine gun fire impeded his platoon’s advance, Sergeant Webb courageously proceeded to an exposed position, observed points of enemy resistance, and successfully deployed his men. His tactical skill, unhesitating action, and fearlessness under withering fire enabled his unit to seize its objective at great cost to the enemy. Technical Sergeant Webb’s 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.