The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant Robert Cox Craig (MCSN: 0-56600), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Platoon Commander of Company F, Second Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea from 27 to 29 March 1953. When his platoon participated in a night counterattack against a vital enemy-held combat outpost far forward of the main line of resistance, Second Lieutenant Craig bravely led his unit forward and, steadfastly refusing to withdraw when subjected to a devastating barrage of hostile mortar and artillery fire, moved about the area encouraging his men to hold the position. After his platoon had suffered overwhelming casualties and the remaining members were utilized as stretcher bearers, he advanced up the hill through murderous enemy fire in an attempt to join in the action. On the following night, he led his men approximately one mile forward of friendly lines, established a defense for supply trains carrying vitally needed supplies to the bitterly contested outpost and successfully covered the movement despite hostile fire directed on the area. Although he fell, mortally wounded while again leading his men in a later night counterattack, Second Lieutenant Craig, by his indomitable leadership, valiant fighting spirit and courageous devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.