Charles M. Reimer

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles M. Reimer (0-555990), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), [then Second Lieutenant], U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy in Germany on 29 March, 1 April and 4 April 1945. First Lieutenant Reimer exhibited outstanding qualities of leadership and skill in employing his platoon. He volunteered to go on a reconnaissance mission in an enemy-held town under friendly artillery and air bombardment. During this mission he captured a prisoner who divulged valuable information. When all tanks of his platoon had been knocked out, he maneuvered to the rear and flank of the enemy and knocked out two Mark IV tanks, destroying another vehicle and scoring hits on a Tiger Tank, forcing it to withdraw. His leadership and devotion to duty without consideration for his own safety was an inspiration to all and reflects great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.