The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Charles R. Taylor (MCSN: 1117560), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company H, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 25 – 26 August 1952. With his unit engaged in an assault to re-establish and reinforce the company’s right flank, Corporal Taylor courageously led his squad through intense enemy mortar fire to their objective where they immediately took cover. Upon observing that his platoon leader was lying helpless in front of the position, ten yards from an enemy machine gun emplacement, he bravely rushed to his leader’s aid and dragged him to the relative safety of a friendly bunker where he rendered first aid and emergency care. By his outstanding heroism and selfless devotion to duty in the face of enemy fire, Corporal Taylor served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.