Charles E. Mueller

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Charles E. Mueller, Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 634th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 9 and 10 March 1945. Technician Fourth Grade Mueller’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles E. Mueller (1096342), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 15 March 1951. Although painfully wounded in the head when his unit was subjected to intense fire from concealed enemy positions during a company assault against a hostile strong point located on commanding terrain, Corporal Mueller bravely continued to make his way forward toward the objective. Crawling through the heavy enemy fire to a hostile bunker which was impeding the advance of the company, he hurled two grenades through the aperture of the emplacement, killing the occupants and silencing the enemy fire. By his marked courage, daring initiative and gallant devotion to duty, Corporal Mueller served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD: 1st Marine Division, Serial 60174

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Charles E. Mueller (1096342), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Commanding Officer, 2d Battalion, 7th Marines, 1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on May 4, 1968. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Lieutenant Colonel Mueller upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.