The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant [then Sergeant First Class] Charley E. Taylor (ASN: RA-38401483), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 25th Reconnaissance Company, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 27 November 1950, at Ipsok, Korea, Master Sergeant Taylor’s platoon was helping screen the displacement of the Division to new positions. Although constantly exposed to an intense concentration of automatic weapons fire, he placed his tank adjacent to the only available road and directed effective covering fire until the last elements passed his position. Despite the close proximity of hostile troops, he calmly advanced to the center of the road and ignited an ammunition truck which continued to explode for forty-five minutes, thereby denying the use of the road to the enemy. Master Sergeant Taylor’s courage, initiative, and steadfast devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.