The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Charles Albert Phillips (MCSN: 1201892), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Assistant Machine Gunner of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 September 1952. When his unit was attacked by a vastly superior number of enemy troops, supported by artillery and mortars engaged in the relief of a strategic outpost well in advance of the main line of resistance, Private First Class Phillips immediately set up his weapon in a position forward of the defense line and delivered devastating fire on the attackers, inflicting extremely heavy casualties on the hostile force. Although constantly exposed to intense enemy fire, he moved his gun from one position to another to obtain better fields of fire and greatly aided his unit in forcing the hostile troops to retreat. Mortally wounded by enemy fire later in the action, Private First Class Phillips, by his outstanding courage, daring initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, 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.