The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Robert Peter Brundage (MCSN: 0-41761), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Leader attached to Company L, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 3 May 1945. Courageously leading his platoon against a strongly defended, heavily fortified enemy position and observing that one of his scouts had been buried by an artillery shell burst, Second Lieutenant Brundage unhesitatingly braved the intense fire to dig the helpless man out of the debris and carry him to a place of safety. Maneuvering his troops to the top of a hill after personal reconnaissance across the hazardous terrain and finding the new positions untenable when a hail of artillery fire blanketed the area, Second Lieutenant Brundage valiantly remained with his platoon sergeant to hurl grenades at the hostile emplacements, covering the safe withdrawal of his platoon. Although mortally wounded during this action, his aggressive leadership and intrepid fighting spirit served as an inspiration to his men, thereby reflecting great credit upon Second Lieutenant Brundage and the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.