The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class [then Sergeant] Robert F. Cassube (ASN: RA-16295602), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 3d Engineer Combat Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, near Tak Pau, Korea, on 21 October 1951. During an attack on hostile positions, friendly tanks were halted by an enemy mine field. His squad was assigned the mission of clearing a path through the area. With full knowledge of the extremely hazardous nature of the assignment, he led his men into the minefield, guiding the tanks as he proceeded. The enemy observing the move, subjected the group to concentrated machine gun, mortar and artillery fire. With complete disregard for his own safety, Sergeant Cassube took a completely exposed position where his men could see and hear him and directed them to safety. He then ran 150 yards through the devastating hail of enemy fire to verify good firing positions for the friendly tanks. As a result of his fearless initiative, the armored unit was able to direct effective fire on enemy emplacements, inflicting heavy casualties among the hostile troops, and to continue its support of an infantry advance. Sergeant Cassube’s courageous action, indomitable determination and selfless devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Corps of Engineers.