The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Robert T. Welsh (MCSN: 614742), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company F, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 3 November 1950. Alerted for a possible hostile attack when his company positions were assaulted by a numerically superior enemy force, Private First Class Welsh volunteered to go to the aid of a wounded Marine who was reported to be lying about 250 yards in front of friendly lines. Instructing his fire team to cover him, he fearlessly advanced through heavy and accurate hostile sniper and machine gun fire to the side of the casualty and carried him through the enemy barrage to the aid station. By his courageous initiative, unselfishness and daring action, Private First Class Welsh aided the wounded Marine in receiving prompt medical attention and inspired all who served with him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.