The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert M. Dickerson, United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 15 December 1969, while serving as a Medic with Troop B, 1st Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date his troop was engaged in a fierce firefight when a rocket-propelled grenade slammed into a demolition tank, seriously wounding the gunner and commander. Reacting instantly, Private Dickerson exposed himself to the intense small arms and recoilless rifle fire as he made his way to the vehicle. He quickly administered aid to the injured crewman and made certain that they were evacuated. He then moved through the other injured men, giving aid where needed and at one point he helped to re-supply ammunition. Private First Class Dickerson’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.