The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to Captain [then First Lieutenant] Alan Joseph Kroboth (MCSN: 0-113148), United States Marine Corps, for meritorious achievement while interned as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from July 1972 to March 1973. While suffering severe injuries after ejecting from his aircraft and in excruciating pain, Captain Kroboth nonetheless withstood harsh treatment and public displays, and refused medical aid offered in return for his cooperation. Steadfastly resisting the demands of his captors, he conducted himself in strict accordance with the Code of Conduct and clearly demonstrated his loyalty and professionalism. By spending many hours tending his sick and wounded POW’s and using his ingenuity to boost their spirits, he improved the physical condition and morale of his fellow prisoners. By his unselfish dedication to duty, he reflected great credit upon himself, the Marine Corps, and the United States Naval Service. (Captain Kroboth is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)