The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Roberto Recendez (MCSN: 652752), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with the Supply Company, First Service Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 and 29 November 1950. Assigned a sector of the defensive perimeter during a strong hostile attack against his area near Hagaru-ri, Sergeant Recendez fought bravely throughout the action and, when an enemy mortar shell exploded near his position, painfully wounding him and his two Marine companions, promptly administered aid to the others, assured himself that the line was secure and then reported to the battalion aid station for treatment. Observing an enemy soldier setting up a machine gun about twenty yards forward of his sector after returning to his post, he boldly advanced under hostile fire and hurled two grenades over a railroad car near the position and, when they failed to explode, returned and obtained another grenade. Again advancing against the enemy’s direct fire, he hurled the third grenade over the car with deadly accuracy, killing the gunner and putting the machine gun out of action. By his daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and cool courage in the face of heavy odds, Sergeant Recendez served as an inspiration to all who observed him and contributed materially to the successful defense of the perimeter. His heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.