The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charles H. Castro (ASN: ER-38676096), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 19 August 1951 in the vicinity of Yao-dong, Korea. On this date, under cover of fog and heavy underbrush, the enemy infiltrated Company F’s position. With grenades the enemy attacked the positions on the forward slope of the hill, driving friendly troops to the reverse side. Private Castro, immediately picked up a 30 caliber light machine gun, and with a belt of ammunition over his shoulder, moved over the crest of the hill, firing the weapon as he moved under intense enemy grenade and small arms fire, inflicting numerous enemy casualties. His courageous action dispersed the enemy patrol forcing it to withdraw, and enabled his platoon to move forward in support of the adjoining platoon which was under heavy attack by another enemy force. The gallantry in action displayed by Private Castro reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.