The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Robert John Mills (MCSN: 1035051), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as an Ammunition Bearer in Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 28 May 1951. With the company subjected to fierce hostile automatic weapons and small arms fire from the flank while moving in attack along a narrow ridge line, and his squad assigned the mission of rendering close support to the assault platoons, Private First Class Mills boldly moved through the enemy fire to maintain an adequate supply of ammunition for his unit. When the gun position was suddenly subjected to withering hostile fire from another direction, he bravely shielded the gunner with his body while attempting to locate the enemy weapon. Skillfully spotting the hostile strong point, he continued to call effective fire for his gunner until he fell mortally wounded by the enemy. By his marked courage, unswerving devotion to duty and selfless efforts in behalf of a comrade, Private First Class Mills served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.