The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Charles Clifford Sloane, Jr. (ASN: 0-16456), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 25 and 26 September 1950 in the vicinity of Samga, Korea. On those dates, the 9th Infantry Regiment was assigned the mission of seizing the town of Samga, a vital road junction. Shortly after friendly forces moved into the attack, they were halted by heavy enemy fire from commanding terrain. At that time, Colonel Sloane moved forward in a jeep until it came under a hail of hostile fire. Abandoning the vehicle, he continued on foot, running the gauntlet of deadly hostile fire, to the commanding tank of the lead elements. Shouting words of encouragement, he urged the tanks and surrounding infantry units forward into the attack, and directed accurate and devastating tank fire on enemy targets. Despite the intense hostile mortar, automatic-weapons, and small-arms fire, he was constantly present with the lead tank, directing the activities of his regiment. Continually inspiring his troops by repeated examples of bravery and determined leadership, Colonel Sloane was directly responsible for the successful penetration of the enemy defenses. The aggressiveness and dauntless courage displayed by Colonel Sloane are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Charles Clifford Sloane, Jr. (ASN: 0-16456), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. The enemy had succeeded in establishing a series of roadblocks approximately five miles in depth astride our main supply route through which the entire Division had to fight its way. The 9th Infantry Regiment was committed in an effort to neutralize the enemy’s positions and allow elements of the Division to withdraw to safety. Heavy casualties inflicted by the numerically superior enemy had so depleted the regiment that it was necessary to form the battalions into provisional companies. The leading assault elements were subjected to intense hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire which halted their advance. Colonel Sloane immediately deployed the rear elements and then established his observation post in a position exposed to the deadly enemy fire. Although his position was subjected to intense enemy fire, he remained exposed in order to better facilitate the direction of the operation. After bitter fighting, the leading elements were able to advance a short distance and Colonel Sloane pushed forward establishing his observation post in a ditch near where the fighting was fiercest. While his regiment was engaging the enemy, elements of the Division were moving through the blocked area in motorized columns. When it became apparent that the leading column had been stopped by enemy fire, and was impeding the progress of other units, Colonel Sloane proceeded on foot to the head of the columns. Through his forward movement he directed the removal of obstacles such as destroyed vehicles and equipment which were clogging the road. The presence of Colonel Sloane in forward positions during this bitter engagement and his obvious unconcern for his personal safety were a source of great inspiration to his troops and were greatly instrumental to the successful penetration of the roadblock, and the withdrawal of the Division elements to safety. The gallant and aggressive leadership displayed on this occasion by Colonel Sloane reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Charles Clifford Sloane, Jr. (ASN: 0-16456), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer of the 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy from 5 September 1950 to 10 September 1950 in the vicinity of Yongsan, Korea. At this time overwhelming enemy forces had penetrated our defenses along the Naktong River and were forcing our troops to withdraw. Colonel Sloan immediately reorganized his scattered forces and personally led them in a determined counterattack. His conduct under fire was a source of tremendous inspiration to all of his men and was a major factor in their ultimate success in stopping the enemy in the very streets of Yongsan. Fighting shoulder to shoulder with another unit, they continued to push back the enemy until they regained their former positions. Throughout this period Colonel Sloane remained with the forward elements of his regiment, and constantly exposed himself to intense enemy fire in order to insure the peak of efficiency of his men. The intrepidity and high devotion of leadership displayed on this occasion by Colonel Sloane reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.