The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Charles R. Johnson (ASN: US-51196473), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 11 June 1953 while serving as a Browning Automatic Rifleman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in the Republic of Korea. During the night and early morning of 11 and 12 June 1953 against overwhelming odds during an attack on his element’s position, Private First Class Johnson acted with complete disregard for his personal safety to ensure the safety of his fellow Soldiers. Ignoring his own injuries, he treated several wounded comrades, dragging one Soldier through the trenches while under direct artillery, mortar and small arms fire to a secure bunker, stopping only to clear the path of enemy soldiers in close combat operations. Ignoring the proximity of the opposing force, he left the bunker to assess the situation and secure weapons and ammunition. When he returned, he organized a defense and departed his fighting position in order to place himself between his comrades and the enemy, thereby creating the conditions for their successful rescue. Private First Class Johnson’s actions are in keeping with the finest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.