The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert G. Abarr (ASN: 0-1041699), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy near Paekchon, Korea, on 10 October 1950. The attack of Captain Abarr’s battalion on Paekchon had been temporarily halted because of intense enemy small arms fire coming from well entrenched enemy, occupying the dominating terrain in the area. Captain Abarr, the Battalion Intelligence Officer, volunteered to take the Intelligence and Reconnaissance section and one 75-mm. recoilless rifle forward and attempt to destroy the enemy positions. The group moved out, mounted on vehicles with two machine guns and one 75-mm. recoilless rifle. He personally led the patrol up the road and onto the enemy occupied hill. This was done through heavy enemy fire, with Captain Abarr continually exposing himself in order to control and direct effective counter fire upon the enemy. His aggressive and unrelenting advance placed the enemy in such a state of confusion that many of them laid down their arms and ran. During this action Captain Abarr personally destroyed one enemy machine gun emplacement. This successfully conducted action permitted the battalion to advance rapidly toward its objective, meeting only disorganized resistance. Later in the day he organized a large motorized patrol and exploited the breakthrough to advance three miles beyond friendly lines and occupy Paekchon. Captain Abarr’s heroic actions and outstanding leadership prevented the enemy from effecting an organized withdrawal and resulted in the battalion accomplishing its mission, with light casualties. This gallantry in action and selfless devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the military service.