The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert Cannon Sanders (ASN: 0-59272), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company B, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 27 April 1951, near Uijongbu, Korea, a furious bayonet charge opened a gap in the enemy troops which had surrounded Company B, 1st Battalion, on Hill 476. When Lieutenant Sanders was ordered to move his platoon through the breach in the enemy lines, he directed his platoon sergeant to lead the unit, while he remained behind to cover the withdrawal. After his troops had made their way out of the encirclement, Lieutenant Sanders, under vicious enemy fire, began to follow the route of withdrawal, when he discovered a seriously wounded soldier who could not walk. Unable to obtain a litter, Lieutenant Sanders lifted the man and carried him through the embattled area to where first aid could be administered. The gallantry and selfless concern for the safety of a fellow soldier displayed by Lieutenant Sanders reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.