The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Robert Ayres Schelling, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in Korea as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. LYMAN K. SWENSON (DD-729). Commander Schelling navigated his ship through an enemy mine field, engaged enemy shore batteries at close range, and contributed greatly to the successful amphibious landings at Inchon. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.