The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to First Lieutenant Robert Dewey Bohn (MCSN: 0-37498), United States Marine Corps, for gallantry in action against an enemy of the United Nations while serving with a Marine Rifle Battalion in the vicinity of Kosong, Korea, on 11 August 1950. Lieutenant Bohn, as Company Commander, Company G, Third Battalion, Fifth Marine Regiment, FIRST Marine Division, was assigned the mission of assaulting a significant hill objective defended by well entrenched enemy forces. While fearlessly leading his men up the steep hill in the face of fierce enemy grenade and automatic rifle fire, Lieutenant Bohn received severe shoulder and neck wounds. Disregarding the intense pain of his multiple wounds, Lieutenant Bohn refused to be evacuated and continued personally leading and deploying his troops into effective attack. His control and tenacious determination so inspired his men that the objective was successfully assaulted. Lieutenant Bohn ascertained that the enemy had been vanquished before allowing his wounds to be dressed. His dauntless courage, skillful leadership, and inspiring devotion to duty reflect credit on himself and uphold the highest traditions of the military service.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
Major GeneralAction Date:
August 22, 1973 – September 1, 1974
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Robert Dewey Bohn (MCSN: 0-37498), United States Marine Corps, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding General, Camp Lejeune, from 22 August 1973 to 1 September 1974.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States Marine CorpsRank:
ColonelRegiment:
5th MarinesDivision:
1st Marine Division (Rein.), FMFAction Date:
December 27 & 28, 1967
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel Robert Dewey Bohn (MCSN: 0-37498), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Rein.), FMF, in connection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. On 27 December 1967, Colonel Bohn was alerted to a suspected enemy troop buildup in the vicinity of Go Noi Island in Quang Nam Province. Realizing the urgency of exploiting the opportunity to eliminate the concentration of enemy forces, he immediately planned, coordinated and commenced a search and destroy mission which began Operation AUBURN. Upon landing in the designated area by helicopters, the Third Battalion came under small arms, automatic weapons and grenade launcher fire from a hostile force entrenched in a heavily fortified complex. Completely disregarding his own safety, Colonel Bohn accompanied his assault force and exposed himself to the increasing intensity of 60-mm. and 82-mm. mortar fire in order to more effectively assess the tactical situation. Subsequently, he committed a second battalion and deployed his command post forward to a vantage point where he could control and direct the multi-battalion engagement. On 28 December, he displayed outstanding skill and sound judgment as he controlled his regiment in the attack, personally directing supporting arms fire while skillfully maneuvering one battalion to clear the fortified area. Undaunted by the hostile fire around him, he courageously moved throughout the area of heaviest fighting to remain abreast of the changing tactical situation and advise his unit commanders. By his superior professional skill, dynamic leadership and selfless devotion to duty despite extreme personal danger, Colonel Bohn inspired all who observed him, contributed materially to the accomplishment of the mission and upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and of the United States Naval Service.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Robert Dewey Bohn (MCSN: 0-37498), United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Chief of Staff, G-3, FIRST Marine Division in the Republic of Vietnam.