The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Charles C. Stanaback, United States Army, for gallantry in action in Italy while serving with the *** Field Artillery Battalion. Lieutenant Stanaback crawled, under enemy fire, to an observation point overlooking a bridge during an attack on a bridge objective in Italy on 30 January 1944. He then directed such effective fire that the attack rallied and the objective was taken. 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.