Charles H. Slack

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles H. Slack, Private First Class [then Private], U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with an Armored Battalion of the 1st Infantry Division. Private Slack’s tank stalled during an attack on enemy positions. Despite heavy machine gun and rifle fire, he voluntarily dismounted from his tank, fastened it to another, and by having his tank towed, was able to start its motors. He then again exposed himself to the enemy, unfastened the two tanks, and continued the attack.