The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert L. Wadlington (ASN: 0-170222), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950, at Taejon, Korea. During the withdrawal from the city of Taejon, Lieutenant Colonel Wadlington was commander of a convoy leaving the city limits. The convoy was stopped by enemy small arms fire. Colonel Wadlington with utter disregard for his own safety leaped from his vehicle and taking a few men from other vehicles proceeded under intense enemy fire to remove the road block and start the convoy moving. He then formed his group into a firing line to cover the passage of the convoy. This conspicuous act of gallantry on the part of Colonel Wadlington reflects great credit on himself and the military service.