The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Charles R. Perry (MCSN: 324308), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations in German occupied territory on 1 August 1944. Volunteering for the extremely hazardous duty of entering enemy controlled territory for the purpose of serving as weapons instructor to resistance groups located in the Savoie Department of France, Sergeant Perry, with the full knowledge that he was undertaking additional risks in accompanying an officer who was known to the Gestapo because of his former resistance activities, courageously initiated his perilous mission by being parachuted from one of the seventy-two flying fortresses flying in formation at high speed. Although killed instantly in the jump, Sergeant Perry, by his resoluteness of purpose and fearless determination to serve despite all danger upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.