The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Charles D. Hare (ASN: RA-15424743), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date during an attack on well emplaced bunkers defended by a numerically superior and determined hostile force, Sergeant Hare led his squad forward despite the intense and constant enemy fire. In the initial phase of the attack, he was painfully wounded but continued to direct devastating fire on the enemy positions. When his unit was ordered to withdraw to more tenable positions, Sergeant Hare voluntarily remained behind and fought a gallant rear-guard action, inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy. He continued in this manner until he was again wounded and was forced to be evacuated. His outstanding leadership and courage were largely responsible for the relatively few casualties sustained by the friendly troops. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Hare on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.