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 (Signal Corps) Charles P. Morley (ASN: 0-20333287), United States Army, for gallantry In action as a member of Headquarters Company, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. On 20 February 1952, Lieutenant Morley volunteered to pilot an unarmed L-19 liaison type aircraft in a deep penetration of the enemies front line positions. Flying at noon under conditions of unlimited visibility, Lieutenant Morley maintained altitudes of 6000 to 7000 feet, to a depth of 14 miles behind the hostile lines. Braving fierce and continuous anti-aircraft artillery fire, Lieutenant Morley remained in the vicinity of Sibyon-ni, Munsu-ri and Chongja-dong, for more than one hour developing accurate reconnaissance reports. A great number of ammunition and supply dumps, and artillery and personnel concentrations were observed and pinpointed. The positions were later effectively reduced by concentrated friendly artillery and air action. Such accurate fire would not have been possible without the observation and information obtained on this flight. The gallantry, resolution, and devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Morley reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.