(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Robert Ernest Tabb (ASN: RA-14921170), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while detained as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia during the period 12 April 1970 to 27 March 1973. His ceaseless efforts, by a continuous showing of resistance to an enemy who ignored all international agreements on treatment of prisoners of war, in the extremely adverse conditions of the communist prisons of Southeast Asia demonstrated his professional competence, unwavering devotion and loyalty to his country. Despite the harsh treatment through his long years of incarceration, this American continued to perform his duties in a clearly exceptional manner which reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Bronze Star Medal
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
April 12, 1970 – March 27, 1973
Staff Sergeant Robert Ernest Tabb (ASN: RA-14921170), United States Army, was held as a Prisoner of War in Southeast Asia from April 12, 1970 until his release on March 27, 1973.
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Bronze Star Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Staff SergeantDivision:
Prisoner of War (South Vietnam)Action Date:
April 12, 1970 – March 27, 1973
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Executive Order 11046, 24 August 1962, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Bronze Star Medal to Staff Sergeant Robert Ernest Tabb (ASN: RA-14921170), United States Army, for outstandingly meritorious service in connection with military operations against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Staff Sergeant Tabb consistently manifested exemplary professionalism and initiative in obtaining outstanding results. His rapid assessment and solution of numerous problems inherent in a combat environment greatly enhanced the allied effectiveness against a determined and aggressive enemy. Despite many adversities, he invariably performed his duties in a resolute and efficient manner. Energetically applying his sound judgment and extensive knowledge, he has contributed materially to the successful accomplishment of the United States mission in the Republic of Vietnam. His loyalty, diligence and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.