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 (Infantry) Charles L. Worley, Jr. (ASN: 0-57819), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company A, 1st Battalion, 5th Regimental Combat Team, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. While leading his platoon in assault on high ground near Sobuk-San, Korea, on 22 August 1950, Lieutenant Worley encountered such heavy machine gun fire that further progress was impossible. Directing his men to cover, he charged the gun alone and neutralized it, so that the platoon could resume the attack. Lieutenant Worley’s exemplary valor reflects great credit upon himself and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Army.