The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Charles F. Heady (ASN: 0-1540619), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 15 February 1951 near Chipyong-ni, Korea. On that date he was a platoon leader of an infantry company which had the mission of re-taking a lost position from the enemy. During the attack the unit was temporarily halted and pinned down by enemy small arms, machine gun and mortar fire. Lieutenant Heady was wounded as he moved from man to man inspiring them to move forward. He remained in his exposed position encouraging his troops to continue the assault, until loss of blood and pain forced him to be evacuated. The gallant conduct of Lieutenant Heady reflects the highest great upon himself is in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.