The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Robert Howard Carr, Jr. (ASN: RA-12737335), United States Army, for gallantry in action. On 15 June 1966, Private First Class Carr distinguished himself in an outstanding manner in the performance of his duties as a Medical Aidman with Company B, 1st Battalion, 5th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile) in the Republic of Vietnam. While moving through jungle en route to join another unit, Company B came under attack by an estimated Viet Cong squad. During the raging battle, Company B suffered many casualties. Although not with the platoon in contact, Private First Class Carr heard the cries of “Medic” from the distance. With complete disregard for his own safety, he advanced to his comrades to render first aid. Upon coming under fire, Private First Class Carr was warned to stay in his relatively safe place until the intense machine gun and small arms fire had ceased, and then proceeded to aid the wounded. Devoted to duty, he answered, “That’s my job,” and aggressively proceeded to the aid of his fellow soldiers. Private First Class Carr, armed with only a pistol and a medical aid bag, braved the intense automatic weapons fire to reach a wounded soldier. While administering life saving aid, Private First Class Carr fell mortally wounded. His courage, determination, and devotion to duty under the most adverse conditions saved the life of a fallen soldier at the cost of his own. Private First Class Carr’s gallantry in action is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.