The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant First Class Robert L. McCargar (ASN: RA-17192958), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 7th Reconnaissance Company, 7th Infantry Division, in action near Oksan-dong, Korea, on 9 April 1951. On this date, the 7th Reconnaissance Company’s mission was to cross the Choyang River near Oksan-dong. Prior to crossing, word was received that assault boats for the operation would not be available and an attempt would be made to wade the rifer, despite previous reconnaissance reports of a swift, deep current, and a mine hazard at the river ford. Sergeant McCargar entered the river from the south bank with fifteen men of the lead force. These men came under a hail of enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire. In mid-stream, the swift current swept a number of men off their feet. Orders were issued to return however, Sergeant McCargar and six men were too exhausted and continued across to the north side. On the north side of the river, Sergeant McCargar observed a wounded soldier, helpless in the water. Without hesitation and despite intense small arms fire, Sergeant McCargar plunged to the aid of the man. He worked his comrade back (remainder of citation missing).