The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major (Field Artillery) Charles Tracey Barter (ASN: 0-451624), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Headquarters, 63d Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 14 July 1950 near the Kum River, Korea. Serving as Battalion S-3, Major Barter was in charge of the fire direction center, directing the Battalion’s fire on enemy targets when the position was subjected to enemy ground attack on both flanks and from the rear. Disregarding his own safety, Major Barter continued to operate the fire direction center until it received a direct hit from mortar fire. Although wounded, major Barter supervised the destruction of the Battalion Command Post and led the personnel of the Battalion through an escape corridor to safety. After having reached a safe position, Major Barter returned to the Command Post area to collect wounded and stragglers. Major Barter has been missing since. By his gallant acts, Major Barter brought great credit to himself and to the military service.