The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles Wysoczynski (Winn) (ASN: 0-2018626), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious service for the period 1 July 1950 to 26 November 1950 as a Platoon Leader for Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, during the United Nations Defensive, Offensive and Communist Forces Intervention campaigns in the Republic of Korea. First Lieutenant Winn displayed outstanding combat leadership of his unit from the Pusan Perimeter to Kunu-Ri. First Lieutenant Winn’s service is in keeping with the finest military traditions and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment and the United States Army.
NARRATIVE TO ACCOMPANY AWARD:
First Lieutenant Winn distinguished himself by exceptionally meritorious service from 1 July to 26 November 1950 as a Platoon Leader with Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Korea. As a newly assigned officer he prepared his platoon for deployment from Japan into active combat. From 26 July to 14 September, First Lieutenant Winn displayed exemplary leadership during enemy engagements at Chongam-ni, Sokch’on, Namjang-ni, Battle Mountain, and north of Haman. His outstanding leadership by example continued during offensive operations that eliminated bypassed enemy forces and projected lines of communications at Namwopn, Tundock, Kunsan and Taejon. During the advance to the Yalu, First Lieutenant Winn continued leading his unit through mountainous terrain and sub-freezing weather at Kaeson, Ch’orwon, Sunch’on and Kunu-ri. On 26 November, while serving with task Force WILSON during the Division’s general withdrawal, he voluntarily placed himself at risk to search for elements that had become separated from his company and was captured by enemy forces. First Lieutenant Winn’s action are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.