The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert L. Woosley (MCSN: 669187), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Company C, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 11 June 1951. When his own tank became mechanically disabled during a patrol mission, Sergeant Woosley unhesitatingly volunteered to replace a wounded driver of another tank and continue the mission. Observing an infantry platoon pinned down in an exposed position by devastating enemy mortar and artillery fire, he skillfully maneuvered the tank to take the hard-pressed men aboard and carry them across a river to sheltered positions. Although he knew that the river bed was infested with mines and that his tank would be constantly exposed to deadly mortar and anti-tank fire, he bravely carried out three trips across the river. Seriously wounded when the tank struck a mine while he was attempting a fourth trip, Sergeant Woosley, by his outstanding courage, initiative and selfless efforts, aided materially in saving the lives of his comrades and served to inspire all who observed him, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.