The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Robert Charles Fischer, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Major Fischer distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy on 10 June 1969. Major Fischer was serving as Senior District Advisor to the Duy Xygen District, Quang Nam Province, when he met members of an advisory team from Dien Ban District who were withdrawing from heavy contact with the enemy. There were no Americans present to maintain contact with the forward air controller who was in the air at the time. Major Fischer unhesitatingly moved into the area, made contact with the controller and began to control artillery fire on the enemy mortar positions and coordinated for an airstrike on these positions. During this time he was wounded in the right shoulder and arm while attempting to move two Regional Forces soldiers to a position of safety. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Fischer, 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.