The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Hospitalman Charles William Doerr (NSN: 3655505), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company A, 1st Battalion, 7th Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea, on 6 October 1952. Volunteering to accompany a rifle squad on a mission to reinforce an infantry platoon during an attack on a strongly defended enemy outpost, Hospitalman Doerr unhesitatingly exposed himself to an intense mortar and artillery barrage to administer first aid to the numerous casualties struck down by the initial burst of fire. Mortally wounded by fragments from a bursting enemy shell while attending a wounded Marine, Hospitalman Doerr, by his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.