The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charles L. Crockett, Jr. (MCSN: 1070066), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 November 1950. With the company physically pursuing the withdrawing enemy after the battalion had recaptured an important hill position, Private First Class Crockett, in company with two comrades, fearlessly moved forward well in advance of his platoon. When the enemy opened fire from hidden positions to the front, seriously wounding one of his companions, he assisted in carrying the stricken Marine to the safety of the only protected ground in the area. Aware that a stretcher was needed to evacuate the casualty, he rushed approximately two hundred yards through murderous enemy fire to acquire a litter and four native stretcher bearers. On the return trip, when the natives took cover from heavy enemy fire, he picked up the stretcher and, gallantly moving forward, inspired the bearers to follow, skillfully directing them in completing the evacuation of the wounded Marine. By his resourcefulness, exceptional courage and selfless devotion to duty, Private First Class Crockett was instrumental in saving the life of his wounded comrade and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.