The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robert N. Blevins (MCSN: 1126056), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 June 1951. When intense automatic weapons fire from an enemy bunker on commanding ground impeded the advance of the leading elements of his unit during a platoon attack, Corporal Blevins bravely charged up the slope in the face of withering fire and assaulted the hostile emplacement with hand grenades. Although painfully wounded in the face and body by enemy grenade fragments, he continued to move toward his objective and led the platoon in the final assault against the enemy strong point. By his outstanding courage, daring initiative and aggressive fighting spirit, Corporal Blevins served to inspire all who observed him and contributed materially to the success achieved by his company, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.