The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Corps of Engineers), [then First Lieutenant] Charles M. Bussey (ASN: 0-804548), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 77th Engineer Combat Company, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea, on or about 19 July 1950. Observing that a rifle company in a small village near Yechon, Korea, was being subjected to severe mortar and machine gun fire from enemy forces occupying high ground nearby, Captain Bussey maneuvered a squad equipped with two .50 caliber machine guns to commanding terrain and, manning one of the machine guns, directed withering fire on the enemy position. When friendly heavy mortars registered on the enemy position and the enemy soldiers attempted to flee, Captain Bussey destroyed them with the intense fire of his weapon. By his conspicuous courage and outstanding leadership, Captain Bussey was instrumental in the destruction of numerous enemy and the relief of a beleaguered unit. His courageous action are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.