The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Master Sergeant Robert M. Gillespie (ASN: RA-36899371), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division in Korea. On 25 July 1950, while the Third Platoon, Company C, was in position on the right flank of Company C, Master Sergeant Gillespie, platoon leader, continually checked his squads despite intense enemy fire from a distance of less than two hundred yards. He continued to check the platoon positions until critically wounded. Sergeant Gillespie’s calm, courageous actions, which were an inspiration to his men and were largely responsible for securing the right flank of the company reflects great credit upon himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.