The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Charlie J. Davis (MCSN: 1246774), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company C, First Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 14 – 15 1953. Serving as point of a combat patrol advancing within ten yards of a strongly defended enemy position when his patrol leader fell mortally wounded, Private First Class Davis, although painfully wounded himself, unhesitatingly crawled forward through the intense hostile automatic-weapons and grenade fire in an attempt to recover his fallen leader. Braving the heavy enemy barrage, he set up effective covering fire for the withdrawal of other wounded Marines and remained in an exposed position until his weapon was blown from his hands by a hostile grenade. Although wounded a second time, he refused evacuation to assist in removing his wounded comrades to a covered position. Upon the arrival of a corpsman, he remained in the devastated area until all the casualties had been evacuated and subsequently walked back to the main line without any assistance. By his outstanding courage, initiative and selfless efforts in behalf of others, Private First Class Davis served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.