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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant [then Private First Class]

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    9th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 8, 1951

    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 130 (June 2, 1951)

    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 Sergeant [then Private First Class] Charles Raymond Sohler (ASN: ER-17245928), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 8 March 1951 in the vicinity of Chigu-ri, Korea. Sergeant Sohler and his squad were operating a listening post on high ground near their company positions. Sergeant Sohler noticed an enemy patrol of 15 men advancing slowly toward his position. Cautioning his men not to fire, he ordered them to fix bayonets. As the enemy patrol moved up close to his foxhole, Sergeant Sohler leaped from the foxhole and quickly bayoneted four of the surprised enemy. He then gave orders for his squad to fire. The enemy, caught off guard, were so confused and bewildered that the entire patrol was completely wiped out. The tactical skill and brilliant leadership displayed by Sergeant Sohler reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.