(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Charley V. Ard (ASN: 34473851), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with the 343d Field Artillery Battalion, 90th Infantry Division, in action in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.