The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Charles B. Carling (ASN: 33759685), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the **** River Section, France, on 3 August 1944. Private Carling, a scout, moved in advance of his platoon during a battalion attack against strongly held enemy positions. While so engaged, he was wounded by enemy machine gun fire. Disregarding his personal condition and the precariousness of his position, he continued forward, firing as he advanced, in order to locate the enemy positions, until he was rendered unconscious by additional wounds. His gallant actions, dogged determination, and utter disregard for personal safety, enabled his platoon to locate and destroy numerous enemy gun positions, and entitle Private Carling to a place of honor in the annals of fighting infantrymen.