The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Robert E. Warner (MCSN: 0-44497), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as Executive Officer of Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 29 May 1951. While receiving medical attention for facial wounds sustained in an initial enemy mortar barrage during a company attack against the enemy, First Lieutenant Warner was further stunned by another exploding mortar shell which seriously wounded the company commander and several other men. Although suffering intense pain, he assumed command of the unit and moved forward to advance with the assault platoon. Repeatedly exposing himself to the hostile fire, he directed the assaulting platoon in a successful attack on the enemy positions, overrunning them and inflicting numerous casualties upon the hostile troops. By his outstanding courage, determination and gallant devotion to duty, First Lieutenant Warner contributed materially to the success of his company and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.