The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert G. Adams (ASN: ER-57204293), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company D, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 13 September 1951 in the vicinity of Pia-ri, Korea. On this date, Sergeant Adams’ platoon was providing supporting fire for a friendly unit assaulting an enemy-held hill. During this action the enemy launched a heavy concentration of mortar fire into his unit’s position, inflicting numerous casualties. Volunteers were needed to go after litters in order that the wounded could be evacuated and given proper medical aid. Sergeant Adams immediately volunteered, and then ran several hundred yards through the fire-swept area. Upon reaching the point where the litters were located, he gathered all he could carry and without any rest, returned through the same field of enemy fire. By his personal concern for the welfare of his comrades and his courageous action, it was possible to evacuate the wounded. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Adams on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.