The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charlie E. Savage (MCSN: 1215764), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company D, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 16 October 1952. Although painfully wounded during a raid on an enemy-held hill position forward of the main line of resistance, Private First Class Savage continued in the assault until the raid had been completed and the withdrawal had commenced. Observing that a wounded comrade was still lying on the hill, he unhesitatingly returned to the area in the face of devastating enemy fire and carried the casualty to the base of the fire-swept hill where a stretcher party was waiting, subsequently covering the withdrawal of the raiding party. Although suffering intense pain from his wounds, he refused medical treatment until he returned to friendly lines. By his outstanding courage, indomitable spirit and daring initiative in the face of extreme peril, Private First Class Savage served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.