The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Charles Loyd Jackson (ASN: 0-21207), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Mortain, France, on 10 August 1944. While directing a battalion attack from his observation post, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson located an enemy artillery piece firing from the right flank. The gun menaced his front line troops and threatened to disrupt the battalion’s line of communication. In order to eliminate the gun, Lieutenant Colonel Jackson immediately called upon supporting artillery fire and moved forward to a more favorable position for observation in an area where enemy shells and rockets were bursting. He remained in the new position, oblivious to the danger involved, directing and adjusting the artillery fire until the enemy gun was destroyed. Colonel Jackson’s courage, aggressive spirit, and ability as a leader reflect credit upon him and the military service.