The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Bobbie J. Kendrick (ASN: 0-2206091), United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States, as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. On 25 August 1950, after Company F had advanced some 100 yards in the vicinity of Chonpyong-dong, Korea, to secure a line of departure for other forces, the latter were delayed and Company F came under such deadly hostile mortar and small arms fire that withdrawal was necessary. Seeing that a wounded man had fallen in the attacked area, Lieutenant Kendrick rushed out amidst the mortar shells and intense sniper fire to aid and evacuate the man. He then returned again to the exposed sector, withdrawing to his lines only after all other wounded had been brought to safety. Lieutenant Kendrick’s courageous devotion to his comrades reflects great credit upon himself and the military service. (The letter “V” device is authorized for wear with medal or ribbon)