The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Charlie F. Wells (ASN: RA-14332945), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 September 1951 in the vicinity of Yanggu, Korea. On this date during an attack on well-fortified and strategic enemy positions, Corporal Wells’ squad was pinned down by heavy concentrations of hostile small arms fire. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Corporal Wells, squad leader immediately called for mortar fire and directed accurate and effective fire upon enemy positions. After the mortars had been lifted, he assaulted the hostile emplacements with grenades and inflicted numerous casualties upon the disorganized enemy force. Inspired by this aggressive action, the remainder of his men continued their attack and immediately routed the remaining enemy. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Wells on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.