The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert L. Oldani (MCSN: 1059307), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Squad Leader in a Rifle Platoon of Company G, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the vicinity of Yudam-ni, Korea, on 27 November 1950. Voluntarily leaving a covered position in the face of intense hostile small arms fire and hand grenade attacks, Sergeant Oldani single-handedly assaulted an enemy position of approximately squad size and, delivering accurate rifle fire and skillfully throwing hand grenades, drove the hostile troops back after inflicting many casualties. By his courageous initiative and indomitable fighting spirit, he was primarily responsible for securing the platoon flank, thereby contributing materially to the success of his attack. His skill and staunch devotion to duty reflect great credit upon Sergeant Oldani and the United States Naval Service.