The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert R. Gomez (MCSN: 1122474), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of an Infantry Company of the First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 2 October 1950. Painfully wounded during a vicious hostile counterattack near the crest of a hill, Private First Class Gomez steadfastly refused evacuation, courageously remaining to drag other wounded men to positions of cover and to encourage the platoon to continue in its assault. Although wounded a second time, he still refused to leave, remaining until the platoon had taken its objective and the enemy had been driven back. By his inspiring actions and selfless determination, he contributed materially to his platoon’s success and, by his unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave personal risk, Private First Class Gomez upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.