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 L. Allen (ASN: 32094493), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy at Rendova, Solomon Islands, in aggressively going forward under enemy fire to administer first aid to an injured man on 2 July 1943, and in photographing combat scenes at the cost of a severe wound to himself on 15 July 1943. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.