The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Charles F. Bridge (AFSN: AO-2058691), United States Air Force, for gallantry in action against the enemy on 6 April 1951. While piloting an unarmed T-6 Mosquito Reconnaissance Aircraft of the FAR EAST Air Forces, in action on a reconnaissance mission over enemy territory in the vicinity of Chodo-ri, Korea, Lieutenant Bridge observed enemy installations consisting of supplies, ammunition dumps, vehicles, and gun emplacements. Because of poor visibility, fighter aircraft could not penetrate the target area. Returning that afternoon, Lieutenant Bridge again located the targets and, despite the limited visibility effectively directed thirteen F4U and five AD type aircraft to the targets. At great personal risk, Lieutenant Bridge made extremely low passes in the face of intense enemy ground fire to pinpoint the targets for the fighter aircraft. These strikes resulted in the destruction of nine ammunition dumps, four gun emplacements, numerous supplies and vehicles, and inflicted a large number of enemy casualties. While over the target area, Lieutenant Bridge’s aircraft was hit by anti-aircraft fire, which necessitated landing at an advanced airstrip for repairs. After necessary repairs were made, Lieutenant Bridge, undaunted by enemy fire, returned to the target area to observe the damage inflicted by the fighter aircraft. Lieutenant Bridge’s courage, determination, and outstanding skill in the face of great danger were in keeping with the highest traditions of the service, and reflected great credit upon himself, the FAR EAST Air Forces, and the United States Air Force.