The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Charles Leon Shanholtz (ASN: RA-13338434), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company D, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. Private Shanholtz distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces near Taepyon-ni, Korea, on 16 July 1950. On that date, the mortar position manned by members of Private Shanholtz’s squad was being attacked by an enemy force of superior numbers. A grenade was thrown into the position and Private Shanholtz, without regard for his own personal safety, quickly threw it out. Once again, a grenade was thrown into the position and again he threw it out, and in doing so was wounded. The extraordinary heroism exhibited by Private Shanholtz on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service. And reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.