The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert A. Faul (MCSN: 1160888), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader of Company I, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 and 25 July 1953. When both the platoon leader and platoon sergeant became casualties during his platoon’s approach march to the front, Private First Class Faul unhesitatingly assumed command and led his men forward through a devastating enemy artillery and mortar barrage which blanketed the area. Although rendered unconscious by concussion, he again assumed command upon being revived and reorganized the platoon which had sustained heavy casualties. Leading his unit forward to the main line of resistance, he placed his men in fighting positions and then proceeded to reconnoiter his flanks. Returning to the platoon, he organized a reinforced fire team and led them in clearing his flanks of snipers and small groups of enemy soldiers. Fearlessly exposing himself to hostile artillery, mortar and small arms fire, he moved about the area to ensure constant control of his men, and supervised the evacuation of the wounded while continuously maintaining contact with other units. By his skilled leadership, aggressive fighting spirit and unwavering devotion to duty, Private First Class Faul served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.