The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Field Artillery) Robert Grant Conrad (ASN: 0-27545), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters, 15th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 12 February 1951 in the vicinity of Hoengsong, Korea. The 15th Field Artillery Battalion was brought under intense attack by the enemy who had broken through the lines of the supporting infantry. The firing batteries were completely surrounded by the enemy forces who were pouring extremely intense fire into the area. Captain Conrad, noting a firing vehicle sitting inactive, left his position and went to the vehicle. He discovered that the crew chief had been killed and the crew demoralized. By moving on foot ahead of the vehicle, he directed it to a position where effective fire could be placed upon the enemy. Remaining in an exposed position, Captain Conrad directed the fire until the enemy was forced to withdraw. Returning to the assembly area, he discovered that as a result of the intensity of the attacks, few of the howitzers were still in action. With complete disregard for his own safety, Captain Conrad organized the heterogeneous personnel in the area and personally directed their fire upon the enemy until the ammunition was expended. He then organized these personnel into a perimeter defense until the order to withdraw was given. The gallantry displayed by Captain Conrad throughout the entire action reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.