Charles G. Campion

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles G. Campion (373910), Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Campion distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 5 June 1965 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company C, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.