The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Charles V. Miller (MCSN: 664331), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rocket Gunner of Weapons Company, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. When the assault section approached the crest of the ridge while participating in a mission to secure a ridge line overlooking the main supply route, the unit was subjected to intense enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire from well concealed trenches. Fearlessly rushing forward through the heavy fire and leaping into the emplacement, Private Miller bayoneted one of the enemy, killed another with the butt of his weapon and, seizing a hostile machine gun, poured blistering fire on the remaining enemy, completely routing the hostile force from the position. By his daring initiative, valiant fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, Private Miller contributed materially to the success achieved by the company in rapidly securing the remainder of the objective and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.