(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Robert W. Smith (MCSN: 0-60795), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company B, 7th Tractor Battalion, in connection with combat operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam on March 24, 1967. By his courage, aggressive fighting spirit and steadfast devotion to duty in the face of extreme personal danger, Captain Smith upheld the highest traditions of the Marine Corps and the United States Naval Service.