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 (Chaplain’s Corps) Joseph C. Sharp (ASN: 0-276252), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Regimental Chaplain with the 60th Infantry Regiment, 9th Infantry Division, in action on ** April 1943, in the El Guetar sector, Tunisia, North Africa. Chaplain Sharp, under intermittent flares and enemy observation, personally led a squad of men into a mine field and evacuated five wounded men. He continued and accomplished his mission despite the fact that an ambulance of his patrol was blown up by a mine, thus bringing a heavy barrage of artillery fire in his direction. His persistent and courageous action save the lives of at least two men. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Chaplain Sharp, 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.