The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Captain Robert Goupil, Army of the Republic of France, for gallantry in action as a member of the Second Company, French Battalion, attached to the 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action near Chionyong-ni, Korea, on 1 February 1951. He was commanding the French Republic of Korea Company situated in the center of the French Battalion sector of the perimeter defense at “Twin Tunnels.” Under the tremendous pressure of fanatical enemy attacks, the Third Company, directly to his north, had become critically weakened. Many of the Third Company officers had become casualties and a portion of the company was cut off from the main body. Upon observing this situation, Captain Goupil immediately led one of his platoons through intense enemy fire to aid the beleaguered unit. With disregard for his personal safety, he moved from position to position, inspiring the troops to hold. He skillfully reorganized his men in the midst of fierce hand-to-hand fighting, leading them in a successful counterattack which routed the enemy and secured the defense perimeter. The selfless devotion to duty and personal courage displayed by Captain Goupil reflect great credit on himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Army of the Republic of France.