The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Charles F. Bunnell, Jr. (MCSN: 0-49416), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Rifle Platoon Commander of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 June 1951. During an attack on a strongly defended enemy hill position, First Lieutenant Bunnell skillfully led his platoon forward over precipitous terrain in the face of devastating enemy automatic weapons, hand grenade and small arms fire that threatened to halt the unit’s advance. Quickly reorganizing his squads, he led them through the heavy enemy fire in a furious assault on the hostile positions and succeeded in completely routing the entrenched enemy. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and indomitable fighting spirit, First Lieutenant Bunnell served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success achieved by the company, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.