THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country sir. Rest in eternal peace.

Charles Wesley Barrett

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Specialist Fourth Class
Battalion: 2d Battalion
Division: 25th Infantry Division
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, 4th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 642 (April 14, 1967)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Charles Wesley Barrett (ASN: 56405847), United States Army, for gallantry in action against a hostile force. Specialist Fourth Class Barrett distinguished himself by exceptionally heroic actions while serving as a Fire Team Leader in the 3d Platoon of Company B, 2d Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, while conducting a search and destroy mission, in the Republic of Vietnam. On 12 March 1967, the company was moved by helicopter into a landing zone and began to advance over hilly terrain covered by dense underbrush. Contact was made with an enemy force of undetermined size, armed with small arms and automatic weapons. In the initial moments of the engagement, Specialist Fourth Class Barrett reacted with decisive and positive action. He quickly deployed his men, effectively controlling their movement and successfully directing their fire against the enemy. In a determined effort to neutralize the machine guns, which were devastating to the company, Specialist Fourth Class Barrett charged forward with complete disregard for his own safety, while exposing himself to the intense hostile fire. He closed in on the enemy positions and placed successive and accurate fire upon them. During his fierce assault, he was mortally wounded. His supreme valor inspired all who observed him, and his self-sacrificing actions spurred his fellow soldiers to rally and ultimately seize the objective. Specialist Fourth Class Barrett's outstanding display of personal gallantry, devotion to duty and unrelenting aggressiveness is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Specialist Four Charles Wesley Barrett, Served with the 3rd Platoon, Company B, 2nd Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, United States Army Vietnam.

DEAR SPEC 4 BARRETT,
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE AS A GRUNT. WATCH OVER THE U.S.A., IT STILL NEEDS YOUR COURAGE. ADVENT IS HERE, AND CHRISTMAS IS APPROACHING. WE ARE THANKFUL FOR YOU. THE NEW YEAR IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, WHICH MAKES IT FAR TOO LONG FOR YOU TO HAVE BEEN GONE. GOD BLESS YOU. MAY THE SAINTS AND ANGELS BE AT YOUR SIDE. REST IN PEACE.

Dear SP4 Charles Wesley Barrett, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, Sir

Curt Carter