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 Robert H. Yarborough (ASN: FA-24981624), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, near Kumsong, Korea, on 12 December 1951. A rifle squad, patrolling in enemy territory, was suddenly subjected to an intense concentration of fire from all sides. One of the soldiers fell, seriously wounded, and was pulled into a nearby bunker. Hearing cries for his services, Private Yarborough, Medical Aidman, raced through a hail of bullets to the position. Despite his skillful administering , the injured soldier succumbed to his wounds. A man was sent to contact the main body of friendly troops to obtain help. Soon after he left, an enemy soldier crept up to the bunker and without warning, fired a murderous burst into the hole, killing the man next to Private Yarborough. Grabbing a rifle and a bandoleer of ammunition, Private Yarborough killed the aggressor and, exposing himself, began firing into approaching hostile hordes. Ordering his comrades to withdraw and get help, he remained behind, determined to protect the bodies of his fellow soldiers until litter bearers could arrive and evacuate them. Although his comrades strongly insisted that he come with them, he adamantly refused to abandon the two men and continued to fight off repeated enemy advances, killing six of the hostile troops. Finally the platoon leader have him a direct order to withdraw from his extremely dangerous position and he reluctantly moved out to rejoin the squad. Private Yarborough’s gallant actions, tenacious determination and selfless devotion to his comrades reflect the highest credit on himself and the United States Army Medical Service.