The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robey J. Tyree (ASN:), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 8th Engineer Combat Battalion, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy on 16 September 1950 near Shindo, Korea. Corporal Tyree and two comrades were attached to an infantry company in connection with mine laying activities. Being given the extremely dangerous mission of laying an anti-personnel minefield on a knoll approximately 75 yards in front of friendly lines and 50 yards in front of the enemy positions, he immediately set out on his assignment. A few minutes after arriving at the objective, while preparing his equipment, the enemy laid an extremely heavy barrage of mortar and small arms fire in his area. One of his comrades was lightly wounded, forcing him to return to the company for evacuation. After rendering first aid to the wounded man, Corporal Tyree fearlessly continued to lay the minefield. On several occasions he was forced to take what little cover the terrain afforded while the infantry repelled enemy bonsai attacks. When his remaining companion was wounded, he administered medical treatment and carried the wounded man through the heavy fire back to the company area for evacuation. Through courageous and selfless behavior, he was an inspiration to the men of the company and enabled them to strengthen their defense. Corporal Tyree’s gallant actions and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.