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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    19th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 3 (1951) & 290 (1951)

    (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 Second Lieutenant Robert C. Watson (ASN: 0-2033865), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy in Korea while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division. 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 and the United States Army.