The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Ismael Robles-De Jesus (ASN: US-50100874), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company I, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 18 September 1951, near Chorwon, Korea, Company I, 3d Battalion, advancing up the steep slopes of Objective SCARE under cover of darkness and fog, was subjected to the intense fire of four enemy machine guns located above the company. Private Robles-De Jesus, aware of the seriousness of the situation, voluntarily exposed himself to the withering hostile fire by advancing to the crest of the hill and single-handedly assaulting one of the machine gun emplacements, killing the occupants with rounds from his weapon. However, in so doing, he was struck and mortally wounded by the fire of another enemy machine gun. The selfless gallantry and courageous initiative displayed by Private Robles-De Jesus reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.