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 D. Gilstrap (ASN: RA-16309742), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 30 November 1950 in the vicinity of Yongdong-ni, Korea. On that date, while his unit was proceeding in convoy through an enemy roadblock, Sergeant Gilstrap’s vehicle was destroyed by hostile fire. As he continued through the roadblock on foot Sergeant Gilstrap observed a wounded soldier lying exposed to the heavy enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire which was raking the entire area. With complete indifference for his own safety, he crossed the fire-swept area, carried the wounded man to a defiladed position and administered first aid to him. He then re-crossed the exposed terrain and removed a door from a nearby house. With the aid of a comrade he used the door as a litter and carried the wounded soldier for three miles through the roadblock to safety. The entire route was under enemy observation and subjected to continuous hostile fire. The gallantry and devotion to a fallen comrade at the risk of his own life displayed by Sergeant Gilstrap reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.