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 (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Robert E. Creson, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company L, 187th Airborne Infantry Regiment, in action in the vicinity of Inje, Korea, on 28 May 1951. Attacking where the enemy was strongly dug in on hills overlooking a narrow road leading out of Inje, Company L was sustaining heavy casualties from intense enemy mortar, machine gun and small. Attacking where the enemy was strongly dug in on hills overlooking a narrow road leading out of Inje, Company L was sustaining heavy casualties from intense enemy mortar, machine gun and small arms fire on the company’s precarious position. Realizing this critical situation, Captain Creson moved forward in an assault attempt on an enemy machine gun emplacement which had direct fire on the friendly column. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, he single-handedly charged the emplacement, and destroyed the machine gun and six enemy occupants with hand grenades. Oblivious to the devastating enemy fire raking the area, he organized and led a detail to secure medical supplies and ammunition and made the hazardous trip to the rear of the column. On the return trip, though painfully wounded, he continued on and was successful in getting the supplies through to the trapped company. Finding the company commander wounded upon his return, Captain Creson assumed command, and valiantly led the remainder of the company in the attack until reinforcements arrived. His courageous heroism under difficult battle conditions saved the lives of many of his fellow men, and greatly facilitated the successful completion of the company’s mission. Captain Creson’s outstanding gallantry in action is in the most cherished tradition of the United States Army, and reflect distinct credit upon himself and the military service.