The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Robert White (MCSN: 558935), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Platoon Sergeant of Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 26 – 27 October 1952. When an enemy attack overran a portion of the main line of resistance to the right of his platoon’s sector, Technical Sergeant White skillfully assisted in reorganizing the defense and in repelling the enemy. Throughout the night, he constantly remained on watch, manning the inter-platoon communications and coordinating the defenses. When the unit was ordered to counterattack, he unhesitatingly assumed the duties of platoon sergeant and aggressively pressed the assault to within hand grenade distance of the enemy. Although painfully wounded during the ensuing action, he returned to his post when enemy fire forced the unit to withdraw and remained at his position throughout the night until relieved the following morning for evacuation. By his outstanding leadership, courageous initiative and selfless devotion to duty, Technical Sergeant White served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.