Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    July 24, 1953

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert W. Jansen (MCSN: 1295931), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifleman of Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 24 July 1953. When all communications were severed and numerous serious casualties were sustained during a murderous enemy mortar and artillery barrage on his platoon’s position, Private First Class Jansen volunteered to take a message to an adjacent platoon area which had proper communications with the company command post, in order to obtain adequate medical aid for the critically wounded. Despite the devastating hostile fire falling around him, he fearlessly moved through an exposed area to reach the friendly unit and succeeded in completing his mission, resulting in the dispatch of immediate aid to the stricken platoon. Seriously wounded while returning to his position, Private First Class Jansen, by his indomitable spirit, courageous initiative and selfless devotion to duty, served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.