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Robert Hutchison is listed in the NARA casualty file under that spelling of his last name, however in the General Orders for his Silver Star his name is spelled Hutchinson.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 25, 1950

    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 57 (August 15, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Robert N. Hutchison (Hutchinson) (ASN: RA-36123682), 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 Company C was in defensive positions near Yongdong, Korea, Sergeant Hutchinson continually exposed himself to intense enemy fire to direct the fire of his squad on the overwhelming enemy forces which were attempting to overrun the company position. He continued to direct his squad until he was killed by a sniper. Sergeant Hutchison’s courage and devotion to duty inspired his squad to hold its position and protect the right flank of the company. His gallantry reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.