The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert Lloyd Kennedy, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with a Field Artillery Battalion of the 34th Infantry Division in Tunisia. Sergeant Kennedy’s position was attacked during the morning by German Panzer Kw. IV tanks and infantry. After a constant shelling of the position throughout the day by the tanks and infantry mortars, the fourth section gun was moved into position for direct fire. When the mortar fire became too intense, Sergeant Kennedy ordered his cannoneers to their trenches, but he remained in the position, loading and firing the gun alone and scoring several direct hits on the tanks. Sergeant Kennedy’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.