The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Major Robert Allen Owens (MCSN: 0-25177), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Commanding Officer of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 6 – 7 July 1952. Leading his company in an attack on a strongly defended enemy hill position, Major Owens, though seriously wounded in the face and leg early in the action, refused to be evacuated and continued to direct his company in the attack until ordered to break contact with the enemy. Continuing to ignore his painful wounds, and constantly exposing himself to hostile fire, he remained with his company to assure an organized and safe withdrawal to friendly lines, relinquishing his command and allowing himself to be evacuated only after a final accounting of every officer and man. By his outstanding courage, leadership and unyielding devotion to duty, Major Owens served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.