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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    35th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    September 2, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 74 (January 27, 1951)

    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 A. Gonzales (ASN: RA-39076028), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company C, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. While on duty at a mortar position near Kanan, Korea, on 2 September 1950, Sergeant Gonzales detected activity at a vital bridge to the rear of the company’s position. Moving to within a few yards of the bridge, he voiced a challenge and was immediately subjected to a burst of automatic weapons fire which seriously wounded him. Despite his wounds he directed fire on the enemy group, killing one, wounding two and setting the remainder to flight. Sergeant Gonzales’ conspicuous courage, dauntless determination, and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.