The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Arthur Robert Stebner (MCSN: 666935), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Jeep Driver and Radio Operator in Headquarters Company, First Signal Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 December 1950. When the Division convoy was subjected to a vicious hail of enemy fire which wounded him and damaged his jeep, Sergeant Stebner courageously refused evacuation to remain in the jeep and work on his radio in an attempt to re-establish communications with the convoy commander. Although wounded a second time by small arms fire from hostile troops who had advanced to within a few yards of the column, he resolutely persisted in the repair work until he fell, mortally wounded. By his unflagging determination and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of heavy odds, Sergeant Stebner 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.