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 Robert J. Russell (ASN: RA-12107478), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 4 September 1950, in the vicinity of Masan, Korea, the Pioneer and Ammunition Platoon which Corporal Russell served as Aidman was given the mission of delivering ammunition and supplies to forward elements that had been isolated by hostile action. During the movement the column was attacked from three sides by a numerically superior enemy force armed with automatic weapons and suffered numerous casualties. Despite the devastating cross fire, Corporal Russell moved out among the men to render first aid. Although wounded, he refused evacuation and continued to administer first aid until the enemy attack had been repulsed. Corporal Russell’s exemplary courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.