The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Charles W. Blyth (MCSN: 0-48857), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company A, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 April 1951. When radio failure prevented him from maintaining effective coordination of supporting fire while his platoon was engaged in supporting an attack on an enemy strong point, First Lieutenant Blyth left the protection of his tank and ran seventy-five yards across open terrain to confer with the infantry company commander. Re-crossing the extremely dangerous area, he re-joined his tank platoon and, skillfully directing the fire of his tanks, succeeded in destroying three key enemy bunkers. Later, directing the stretcher bearers to carry the casualties beside the protective shelter of his tank, he personally supervised the evacuation of nineteen severely wounded Marines under intense enemy machine gun and mortar fire. Although sustaining painful wounds during the hazardous evacuation, he carried out three trips and constantly exposed himself to the withering fire to control the speed of the tanks. By his valiant fighting spirit, outstanding skill and self-sacrificing efforts in behalf of his comrades, First Lieutenant Blyth contributed materially to saving the lives of several Marines and served to inspire all who observed him. His courageous actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.