The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Robert L. Meade (MCSN: 1176599), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company D, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 October 1952. When the enemy launched a concentrated attack against his platoon’s outpost position, Corporal Meade skillfully directed his team in delivering effective and devastating fire upon the hostile forces. After the numerically superior enemy troops surrounded and overran some sectors of the position, he unhesitatingly left the safety of his fighting hole in an effort to obtain better fields of fire and to drive the attackers from the penetrated areas. Fearlessly advancing through the exposed terrain, Corporal Meade patrolled the defensive perimeter and, shouting words of encouragement to his men, valiantly continued to direct his unit in routing the hostile forces until he was seriously wounded by the intense enemy fire. By his indomitable fighting spirit, courageous and determined leadership and unswerving devotion to duty, Corporal Meade contributed materially to driving the hostile forces from the outpost and served to inspire all who observed him. His dauntless actions while under heavy enemy fire were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.