The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private Charles L. Burghduff (ASN: 19075481), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 505th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 6 July 1944, near ****, France. While on a night attack with his company, Private Burghduff discovered a strong force of enemy dug in at a roadblock. Fearlessly exposing himself he called for the enemy to surrender. The answer was a hail of rifle grenades and automatic weapons fire. With great courage and aggressiveness, Private Burghduff ignored the intense fire of the Germans, and, shooting from the hip, led the assault upon the position which killed twenty-three of the enemy and left three captive. Still leading the assault, Private Burghduff continued down the road, using hand grenades to neutralize the small rear guard. The heroism, initiative and aggressiveness displayed by Private Burghduff were an inspiration to his fellow men and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the Airborne Forces.