The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant Robert Turner Blakey, United States Army, for gallantry in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action on 6 November 1951, near Sangnyong, Korea. On that date, Company C was being attacked by a large enemy force. As the Chinese troops charged up the hill, Lieutenant Blakey continually exposed himself to the intense small arms and grenade fire while moving among his men encouraging them to hold their positions. Inspired by Lieutenant Blakey’s courage the friendly troops fought valiantly, inflicting severe casualties on the foe. When the overwhelming number of hostile troops forced a withdrawal, Lieutenant Blakey was fatally wounded while exposing himself to pass the word among the men. His gallantry reflects great credit on himself and the military service.