The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Charles F. Wintrow (MCSN: 1209990), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company I, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 9 July 1953. The first to observe a force of numerically superior hostile troops attacking a forward outpost under cover of a murderous enemy mortar and artillery barrage, Corporal Wintrow immediately alerted the entire outpost and, allowing the enemy to approach dangerously close to his position, delivered a withering hail of fire to inflict heavy casualties on the attackers and force them to withdraw. Informed that the platoon commander was mortally wounded and lying in an exposed position, he courageously proceeded forward in an attempt to rescue the casualty. Discovering the body of another Marine, he marked the position and continued the search for his leader. Forced to return to friendly lines due to the increasing enemy action, he volunteered to recover the bodies on the following night and, in company with four comrades, successfully returned the casualties to friendly positions. By his resourcefulness, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Corporal Wintrow served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.