The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant [then Private] Carleton S. Mock (ASN: 37485069), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with Company G, 143d Infantry Regiment, 36th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 15 August 1944, in France. 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.