The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Corporal Robert R. Fitzwater (MCSN: 1090221), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action as a member of the First Battalion, 1st Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Hill 676 in Korea, on 10 June 1951. On that date, his unit was given the mission of attacking Hill 676, then occupied by a well entrenched enemy force. During the attack, the platoon of which Corporal Fitzwater was a member was subjected to intense enemy fire and forced to seek cover. Realizing that delay in securing the objective would endanger other units participating in the attack, Corporal Fitzwater voluntarily crossed fire-swept terrain, throwing hand grenades into the midst of the enemy. His courageous and daring actions effectively silenced several enemy weapons, and permitted his platoon to continue in the advance and ultimately secure its objective. The gallantry and devotion to duty displayed by Corporal Fitzwater on this occasion reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.