The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Richard A. Roberts (ASN: RA-15280697), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Pohang-dong, Korea, on 2 September 1950. Company K, 21st Infantry Regiment to which he was attached, was pinned down by intense artillery, mortar and automatic weapons and suffered many casualties. Locating a position offering partial cover, he made repeated trips, through a hail of withering fire, carrying the more seriously wounded to relative safety. He remained with the wounded, administering first aid until they were safely evacuated under the cover of darkness. Private Roberts’ heroic actions and complete devotion to his comrades, with utter disregard for his own safety, reflect the greatest credit on himself and the United States Army Medical Service.