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 Lynn Lundquist (ASN: RA-17228261), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company L, 3d Battalion, 32d Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division. Corporal Lundquist distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Chorwon, Korea, on 24 March 1953. On that date, Corporal Lundquist was a member of a platoon committed to reinforce and assist an outpost of the battalion which was heavily engaged with the enemy. As the valiant group neared the objective, hostile troops were endeavoring to break off the engagement. The platoon quickly integrated into the friendly forces. While pursuing the foe and screening the area for casualties, Corporal Lundquist spotted an enemy soldier lying in a shallow hole near the trail. After calling for assistance, he and an Aidman moved to the position. As they attempted to lift the wounded man to administer medical treatment, the soldier pulled a grenade from his clothing, released the pin, and extended the deadly missile before him, which endangered the lives of members of the platoon. Fully realizing the danger involved, Corporal Lundquist unhesitatingly wrested the grenade from the enemy, attempting to prevent injury to himself and his comrades. As a result of the ensuing explosion, he was mortally wounded. Corporal Lundquist’s inspirational actions and supreme sacrifice saved several comrades from death or serious injury, reflecting lasting glory on himself, and upholding the noble traditions of the military service.