Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    1st Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    June 6, 1951

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert R. McGhee (MCSN: 1111332), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to Weapons Company, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 June 1951. Serving as a heavy machine gunner attached to a rifle platoon, Private First Class McGhee displayed outstanding skill and perseverance in the performance of his duties while engaged in repelling a vicious hostile counterattack. Although painfully wounded and knocked from his machine gun by a blast concussion from an enemy grenade while firing his weapon in the face of intense hostile fire, he refused evacuation and, returning to his position, continued to employ his gun, delivering fire on the enemy with deadly accuracy. By his valiant fighting spirit, exceptional fortitude and selfless devotion to duty in the face of overwhelming odds, he served to inspire all who observed him and was largely responsible for repulsing the hostile counterattack. Hid indomitable courage and determination reflect great credit upon Private First Class McGhee and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.