Korean War
| Service # | 12265495 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | June 2 1951 |
Combat Infantryman Badge
Korean Service Medal
Medal of Honor (Army)
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
World War II Victory Medal
For his leadership and great valor, Sergeant Charlton was awarded the Medal of Honor, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation, the Republic of Korea War Service Medal and the World War II Victory Medal.
Notes
Sergeant Charlton was a veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was initially assigned to an engineer service unit. On request he transferred to Company C, 1st Battalion, 24th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. He was recommended for a battlefield commission. During an attack on heavily fortified enemy positions, Hill 543, near Chipo-ri, North Korea on June 2, 1951, he assumed command of his platoon, regrouping his men. Although seriously wounded, he refused aid and led the platoon to the crest of a hill. Then singlehandedly, he attacked a second enemy position over the crest and destroyed it before being mortally wounded.