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 [then Private First Class] Robert P. Cromer (ASN: RA-12266953), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, (attached to Company A), 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 6 September 1951 in the vicinity of Pidul, Korea. On that date Sergeant Cromer, a medical aidman, was attached to a rifle company during an attack on a heavily fortified enemy-held hill. Throughout the battle he displayed a complete disregard for his own safety and moved about the fire-swept area treating his wounded comrades and preparing them for evacuation. Though wounded himself, Sergeant Cromer unhesitatingly refused to be evacuated and continued on in his assigned mission. His courage and selfless devotion to duty were an inspiration to all who observed him and undoubtedly saved the lives of many of his comrades. The gallantry in action displayed by Sergeant Cromer on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.