The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Airman Second Class Robert B. Williamson, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force 5 October 1966. On that date, as a Pararescue Specialist on an HH-3E Rescue Helicopter, Airman Williamson proceeded deep into hostile territory and was successful in recovering one of two American pilots who had bailed out of their disabled aircraft. Disregarding his own safety, Airman Williamson voluntarily flew trough heavy automatic weapons and small arms fire in order to reach the injured survivor before the hostile forces could capture him. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Williamson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Airman Second Class Robert B. Williamson, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force in Southeast Asia on 22 May 1966. On that date, Airman Williamson, while flying as a Pararescue Specialist on an unarmed HH-3E rescue helicopter, assisted in recovering an American pilot whose aircraft was shot down over hostile territory. Disregarding his own safety, Airman Williamson voluntarily flew through heavy flak and automatic weapons fire to reach the injured survivor before the hostile forces could capture the downed pilot. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Airman Williamson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.