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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert Travos Lindsey (ASN: 0-1321427), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near O’Hang Hill, Korea, on 10 August 1950. During an attack his platoon was held up by machine gun fire from an enemy strong point and suffered heavy casualties. Seeing that the platoon was being disorganized by this fire, he exposed himself without regard for his own safety to direct its fire. Unable to be heard over the noise of battle, he advanced to the lead squad while laying down an effective base of fire, enabling the squad to remove its wounded. He then personally assaulted a machine gun nest with his weapon and grenades. When last seen, Lieutenant Lindsey was covering the ordered withdrawal of his platoon. His gallant actions were an inspiration to his men and reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.