Charles J. Mclinden

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Charles J. McLinden (33593317), Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop C, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 28 March 1945. Corporal McLinden volunteered to go for medical aid although the town he was required to enter was being subjected to heavy enemy artillery fire. On returning with medical aid an enemy shell hit the quarter-ton truck in which he was traveling, instantly killing Corporal McLinden. He acted without regard for his own personal safety and his actions reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.