The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Robert John Enedy (MCSN: 2151824), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as a Squad Leader with Company H, Second Battalion, Fourth Marines, Ninth Marine Amphibious Brigade in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 30 April 1968, Sergeant Enedy’s unit was assigned to assault the fortified village of Dai Do in Quang Tri Province which was defended by a company of North Vietnamese Army Regulars supported by artillery, rockets, mortars and recoilless rifles. After preparatory artillery fires were delivered on the area, Company H assaulted across 350 meters of rice paddy under cover of a smoke screen, and encountered intense fire from the well entrenched enemy force. Ignoring the hostile fire around him, Sergeant Enedy led his men directly into a bunker complex, while shouting encouragement an directing his squad in the attack. Seriously wounded by enemy small arms fire, he resolutely ignored his own injury and, refusing evacuation, continued to encourage his men and direct their fire against the North Vietnamese until he succumbed to his wounds. His heroic actions and dynamic leadership were instrumental in the defeat of the enemy force and were an inspiration to all who observed him. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and selfless devotion to duty, Sergeant Enedy upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.