The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Andrew Roberts, Jr. (ASN: ER-16292298), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action on 15 May 1951 in the vicinity of Kunmul-gol, Korea. On that date the platoon of which Corporal Robbers was a member moved forward into enemy-held territory as a combat patrol. After the unit had advanced into the enemy infested terrain it was ambushed by a numerically superior enemy force and was forced to withdraw. Realizing the need for a rear guard action, Corporal Roberts voluntarily remained behind and put forth a devastating fire on the enemy with his automatic rifle. His immediate action enabled his comrades to evacuate the wounded personnel and withdraw to more tenable positions. Only after inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy and assuring himself that his comrades had reached positions of safety did Corporal Roberts rejoin his unit. His heroic and selfless action enabled his comrades to withdraw safely and undoubtedly saved many of their lives. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Roberts on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.