(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robert Noel, Jr. (ASN: RA-13350779), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

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 Corporal Robert Noel, Jr. (ASN: RA-13350779), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 2 June 1951, in the vicinity of Inje, Korea. On that date Company D was moving through friendly positions on Hill 451 when a battalion sized enemy force launched a counterattack in an attempt to regain possession of the hill. Corporal Noel, leader of the point squad, deployed his men in strategic positions and seized an automatic rifle from a wounded soldier. While loading his weapon the flash hider was smashed from the end of the barrel by lead and steel pouring in from the enemy, and several rounds of automatic and small arms fire penetrated through his clothing and ricocheted from his helmet. Corporal Noel was knocked down by the impact of the fire on his helmet. After gaining his senses, he reclaimed the automatic rifle, took a position facing the enemy, and with six men loading magazines, he poured continuous fire on the enemy for three hours, causing numerous casualties and driving the enemy into withdrawal. His actions aided immensely in routing the enemy charge. The gallantry in action displayed by Corporal Noel reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.