The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Robert A. Savage (ASN: RA-17279514), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea. Near Majon-Ni, Korea, on 29 November 1950, Private Savage was a rifleman in a platoon which was ambushed by superior enemy forces. In the initial fire fight, a machine gun was abandoned by its crew in an exposed area, after it jammed and two of its crew were wounded. Private Savage, with complete disregard for his own personal safety and under intense enemy fire, dashed into the open area and recovered the machine gun. After placing the machine gun in a covered position, he again returned to its original location and brought back much needed ammunition. He then assisted in repairing the weapon and firing it upon the enemy. His courageous and heroic actions under fire reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.