The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Charles P. Quesenberry (MCSN: 649379), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 July 1952. Exhibiting outstanding courage in the performance of his duties, Staff Sergeant Quesenberry participated in three separate patrols in one day, During the initial patrol, which involved an assault against a well-entrenched enemy position, he braved intense enemy fire while participating as a member of the attacking party. After it was discovered that one Marine from the first patrol was missing, Staff Sergeant Quesenberry courageously exposed himself to intense hostile fire to join a rescue patrol attempting to locate the man. Upon reaching the base of a hill, he provided the necessary covering fire which enabled the remainder of the unit to advance up the hill and recover the missing Marine. After the unit was forced to withdraw due to intense enemy fire, the body of the Marine was placed in a position from which it could be recovered by another party. Returning to the main line of resistance, Staff Sergeant Quesenberry volunteered to lead another patrol forward to retrieve the body and bravely moved ahead to the position, directing supporting fire that enabled the party to remove their fallen comrade without casualties. His exceptional courage, coolness under fire and selfless devotion to duty served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.