The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Charles C. Winston, III (AFSN: FR-77244), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force over North Vietnam, on 28 June 1967. On that date, Captain Winston flew wing position in a flight of two unarmed and unescorted RF-101 aircraft against one of the most heavily defended areas of North Vietnam. He exhibited outstanding combat professionalism and courage by obtaining one hundred percent back-up coverage of all targets and then, after sustaining major battle damage with the loss of many major systems, brought the aircraft back to the home base and executed an uneventful barrier type landing. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Winston has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Charles C. Winston, III (AFSN: FR-77244), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near Viet Tri, North Vietnam, on 1 August 1967. On that date, Captain Winston led two unarmed and unescorted RF-101 aircraft on a vitally important photo reconnaissance mission against one of the most highly defended targets in North Vietnam. While on the target run, his aircraft sustained major battle damage as the result of a Surface-to-Air missile explosion. Despite this, he elected to continue his mission; however, his aircraft had been damaged so extensively that it became uncontrollable and crashed. Captain Winston is missing in action. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Winston has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.