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 (Infantry) Robert E. Harp (ASN: 0-1926049), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On the afternoon of 10 June 1953, Company F commenced an attack on heavily entrenched hostile positions on Hill 412 in the vicinity of Sagimak, Korea. After destroying two enemy held caves on the forward slope in the initial contact, the assault was momentarily halted by intense hostile small arms, grenade and mortar fire. Immediately, Lieutenant Harp, who was in command of a support element, made his way to the most forward point of advance. Calling for volunteers, heavily armed with grenades, he led his men in a charge across the shell torn crest and descended on the enemy defenses. While hurling grenades with devastating accuracy and ordering his men to effective action, a hostile concussion grenade exploded at his side. Stunned and dazed by the explosion, he nevertheless led his men straight to the enemy trenches, ordering them to return to friendly lines only when ammunition was expended. He permitted himself to be evacuated only when ordered to do so by his commanding officer. Lieutenant Harp’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.