The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Charles R. Sloane (ASN: US-52176316), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. During the early morning hours of 6 July 1953, Company K commenced to attack enemy held Hill 250 in the vicinity of Honu-Chon, Korea. The attacking force moved over the first sector of the hill without incident, but as they entered the second sector known as Mak, the unit came under automatic weapons fire from an enemy listening post. Sergeant Sloane, assistant platoon sergeant, immediately directed rapid and effective carbine fire on the position. His accurate fire quickly neutralized the position. He then began moving among his men, directing their fire, deploying them to the most effective positions, and urging them on to the attack. Nearing the crest of Mak, the assault squads were fired upon from a large machine gun bunker. Sergeant Sloane, with complete disregard for his personal safety, began to rush the enemy position. In the ensuing action, he succeeded, along with another member of the patrol, in climbing to the roof of the bunker. He then hurled two grenades into the aperture. As he threw his last grenade, an incoming enemy artillery round critically wounded him. His courageous actions resulted in the complete destruction of the enemy fortification. Sergeant Sloane’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.