The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Charles Russell Hyde (MCSN: 1175236), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company A, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 February 1953. When the passage of his fire team was blocked by two hostile soldiers while the company was engaged in a raid on a strongly defended enemy position, Corporal Hyde confronted and killed both men and led his group forward in the face of intense hostile mortar and small arms fire, shouting words of encouragement as they advanced. Upon reaching the enemy position, he skillfully directed his team in clearing the trenches and, although painfully wounded during this action, refused evacuation and continued the assault until he was struck by enemy small arms fire and fell, mortally wounded. By his courageous leadership, indomitable fighting spirit and self-sacrificing devotion to duty, Corporal Hyde served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.