The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Charles Reverdan Scribner, United States Army, for gallantry in action in the Republic of Vietnam on 8 July 1969. Captain Scribner distinguished himself while serving as Commanding Officer of Company A, 1st Battalion (Airmobile), 501st Infantry Regiment, 101st Airborne Division (Air Assault), during a reconnaissance in force mission near Hau Duc, Quan Tien Province, Republic of Vietnam. The lead element was ambushed by an unknown size enemy force. The platoon was sustaining many casualties, including the platoon leader and platoon sergeant, from the initial fire of enemy mortars, rocket propelled grenades, and automatic weapons. Reacting quickly to the situation, Captain Scribner crawled through intense small arms fire to reach the beleaguered Third Platoon. From a small portion of high ground, Captain Scribner directed aerial rocket artillery fire and initiated a flanking maneuver against the well-entrenched enemy force. The attacking force’s fire was constant and furious, slowing down the movement of the flanking platoon. Although his own position was a choice target for the insurgents, he moved toward the enemy, and urged the flank element on a determined attack. Simultaneously, he directed the withdrawal of the wounded and the continuation of the counterattack. His actions resulted in a break and the withdrawal by the enemy and fewer friendly casualties. Captain Scribner’s personal bravery and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.