The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Charles Gilbert Grice (ASN: US-56070049), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. Corporal Grice distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Kum Choktong, Korea, on 12 December 1951. On that date, Corporal Grice’s platoon was committed to enter enemy lines and return with a prisoner. After effecting the capture, the cries of the prisoner alerted a hostile force which attempted envelopment of the unit. Realizing that the encirclement was imminent, Corporal Grice immediately placed withering fire on the enemy, slowing the advance and enabling his platoon to successfully withdraw. While the unit was disengaging, he selflessly remained in the rear, firing his weapon and walking backward as he withdrew, impeding the progress of the foe. As hostile troops pressed nearer with fanatical determination, he voluntarily continued to cover the withdrawal. He gallantly maintained his stand and poured crippling fire into the ranks of the advancing enemy until he was mortally wounded. Through his courage and inspirational actions, the assault was stemmed and his platoon accomplished its mission with minimum casualties. Corporal Grice’s supreme sacrifice and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the military service.