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 Specialist Fourth Class Charles Willard Page (ASN: US-56703398), United States Army, for gallantry in action on 2 November 1967, while serving as a mortar crew member with Company A, 2d Battalion, 12th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, on a combat operations in the vicinity of Loc Ninh, Republic of Vietnam. Specialist Page’s company was established in night defensive positions when they came under heavy enemy mortar fire, and began placing devastating fire on the hostile positions. Ignoring the intense enemy small arms fire and exploding mortar rounds he remained at his exposed position to return the hostile fire. Although receiving painful wounds from flying shrapnel, Specialist Page refused medical evacuation and continued his counter-mortar fire throughout the six-hour battle. Due to Specialist Page’s valorous and selfless actions the enemy attack was repulsed and the mission successfully completed. Specialist Page’s outstanding display of courage, aggressiveness, and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, the 25th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.