The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Charles Frederick Schemmel (MCSN: 1113428), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 June 1951. When his unit was subjected to intense hostile automatic weapons fire from concealed bunkers while he was leading his fire team in an assault against a strongly defended hill position, Corporal Schemmel ordered his men to stay under cover and bravely exposed himself to the deadly enemy fire in order to locate the hostile gun emplacements. Mortally wounded by enemy fire while attempting to safeguard the lives of his comrades, Corporal Schemmel, by his outstanding courage, exceptional leadership and daring initiative, 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.