The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Robert L. Lund (ASN: 0-421477), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery B, 175th Field Artillery Battalion, 34th Infantry Division, on 28 and 29 March 1943, in the vicinity of Fondouk, Tunisia, North Africa. During the action in this sector, Lieutenant Lund was performing his duties of artillery forward observer, and at all times accompanied the most advanced elements of the infantry. His fearless conduct throughout the action and his great skill at adjusting the fire of his battery were a source of inspiration to the infantry whom he supported. When his Observation Post came under heavy artillery and mortar fire, Lieutenant Lund stayed at his post and his devotion to duty and willingness to give his life in order to insure success of the assault is highly meritorious and a credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.