The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Charles A. Chew (ASN: RA-13277191), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 27 November 1950 and 28 November 1950, in the vicinity of Unbong-dong, Korea. On the night of 27 November 1950 the rifle company to which Private Cow was attached as Medical Aid Man was attacked by a numerically superior enemy force. The enemy subjected the company to heavy mortar and machine gun fire and infiltrated the company positions. Private Chow, during this intense fight, continued to administer aid to the wounded and in numerous instances, with absolute disregard of his personal safety, he went out into the thick of the fight to bring the wounded to the comparative safety of the company command post. Although he was wounded by mortar fragments he refused to be evacuated and continued his work of caring for the wounded. When the company was finally ordered to withdraw, Private Chew obtained a weapon and joined his comrades in an attempt to fight through the encircling enemy force. His heroism and devotion to duty inspired the members of his company to maintain their resistance against the heavy enemy attack and to successfully complete their withdrawal. The gallantry displayed by Private Chew reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.