The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Seaman Chancey H. Vogt (NSN: 3879631), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during the amphibious assault landings at Inchon, Korea, on 15 September 1950. Despite a serious wound received from enemy sniper fire, Seaman Vogt carried out his assigned mission of landing troops ashore under heavy enemy fire and by his courage and perseverance contributed materially to the success of the landing operation. His daring initiative and courage were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.