The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Hospitalman Third Class Robert O. Boudreaux (NSN: 4200025), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a Corpsman attached to a Marine Infantry Company of the FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 December 1952. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Boudreaux displayed outstanding courage, initiative and devotion to duty. While the raiding unit of which he was a member was advancing, it was subjected to a devastating barrage of automatic weapons and grenade fire. Although painfully wounded, he moved from one casualty to another, administering first aid and preparing them for evacuation. Expressing complete disregard for his personal safety, he aided in carrying an unconscious comrade to safety on the main line of resistance. Although weak from loss of blood, he refused aid for himself and continued in his efforts to aid and comfort the wounded. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Boudreaux’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.