Charles M. Boehm

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles M. Boehm (31088313), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop A, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 26 January 1945. Sergeant Boehm was leading a security patrol near an enemy-occupied town. In order to achieve its objective, it was necessary for the patrol to cross a mine field. Sergeant Boehm, upon learning of the presence of the mine field from scouts, ordered his patrol to follow at a safe distance while he explored for a safe route across the field. Disregarding enemy machine gun fire, he continued his advance, enabling the entire platoon to reach their objective without a casualty. His courage and devotion beyond the call of duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.