The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert F. Perkins (MCSN: 661791), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Member of a Rocket Team of Company F, Second Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 20 September 1950. Remaining in a rear area to secure more ammunition for his rocket team which was engaged in a fierce fire fight with a strong enemy tank-infantry team, Private First Class Perkins exposed himself to the intense hostile fire to deliver the needed ammunition to his team. By his heroic actions, he materially aided his team in knocking out a second enemy tank before the gunner was critically wounded. Driven to cover by the intensity of the hostile fire, he ran through the company area and returned to the wounded gunner with a Corpsman to administer first aid. His courage and daring initiative reflect great credit upon Private First Class Perkins and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.