The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert A. Baur (MCSN: 1167247), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company C, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 10 May 1952. Serving as a tank crew member when the position was subjected to enemy artillery fire, Sergeant Baur unhesitatingly ran to the aid of the wounded. Although wounded himself during this action, he rendered first aid to the other casualties and carried the two most seriously wounded comrades to a bunker. When a helicopter was summoned, he served as litter bearer and steadfastly refused evacuation for himself until all other wounded had been treated. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and selfless efforts in behalf of his comrades while under constant and heavy enemy artillery fire, Sergeant Baur served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.