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 (Infantry) Charles Perilli (ASN: 0-1323731), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 1 September 1950, near Haman, Korea, Captain Perilli’s battalion was securing new positions to block infiltrating hostile troops. After returning to the command post from a reconnaissance patrol, he voluntarily remained behind to destroy the stocks of ammunition left by the displacing units. Despite exposure to intense automatic weapons and anti-tank fire, he accomplished his mission. He then organized and led a large group of soldiers through a heavy mortar and artillery barrage to the main line of resistance. Captain Perilli’s courage, resolute leadership, and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.