The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Charles E. Arnold (MCSN: 1173456), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Wireman of Headquarters and Service Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 5 September 1952. After completing his normal tour of duty on the front lines, Sergeant Arnold volunteered to rejoin his company to help restore communications with a strategic outpost more than one mile forward of the main line of resistance. Although two wiremen had been wounded while attempting to repair the important communication line, he fearlessly moved along the outpost trail in the face of intense enemy fire and, on five occasions, skillfully repaired the lines which were repeatedly destroyed by the enemy. Despite the hostile fire which pinned him down several times, he steadfastly continued in an attempt to maintain the vital communication until ordered to return to friendly lines. By his resolute determination, courageous initiative and unwavering devotion to duty, Sergeant Arnold served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.