The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charles Allen Taber, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Taepyang-ni, Korea, on 16 July 1950. During an attack the enemy knocked out two of the 60-millimeter mortars by small arms and mortar fire. Private First Class Taber stayed at his position with the remaining mortar and continued to fire it. The base plate of the remaining mortar was destroyed and he held the hot tube in his hands and fired it until all the ammunition was exhausted. During this time he suffered a broken arm. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Private First Class Taber, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.