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 [then First Lieutenant (Infantry)] Robert L. Glasgow, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving as a member of 4302d Army Service Unit, Louisiana, ROTC Instructor Group, in action at Krinkelter Wald, Krinkelt, Belgium, on 17 December 1944. The 3d Battalion, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division was committed to hold a vital road junction at all costs and Sergeant Glasgow, as weapons platoon leader in Company I, placed his machine guns and mortars in position to support his company. With complete disregard for his safety, Sergeant Glasgow constantly exposed himself to intense enemy fire in moving about the area to direct effective fire and encourage his men to hold firm. Using himself as an aiming stake for his mortar fire and frequently standing erect and in full view of the attacking hostile forces to receive instructions from platoon leaders and to shout orders and encouragement to his men, he contributed much to the successful accomplishment of the company’s mission. When ordered to withdraw, he assembled his men and, despite continued fire from German tanks and small-arms, executed a successful withdrawal of both troops and weapons of his platoon. The singular bravery and consummate devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Glasgow during this hazardous and gallant action reflect marked credit on himself, the Infantry, and the United States Army.