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 B. Watkins (ASN: RA-34875329), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of 24th Reconnaissance Company, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 19 July 1950 at Taejon, Korea. While his platoon was being engaged in a light frontal attack, the enemy is two groups of approximately 200 each, attacked from both flanks simultaneously. Corporal Watkins in the lead vehicle, from an exposed position, remained to cover the withdrawal of his platoon to a more advantageous location. While in this position, Corporal Watkins fire destroyed approximately 50 of the enemy and in its new position the platoon was able to kill at least 300 of the attackers. The courage and leadership displayed by Corporal Watkins reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.