The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technician Fourth Grade Robert C. Coburn (ASN: 31340192), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 253d Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 16 February 1945, in the vicinity of Hanweiler, Germany. Technician Fourth Grade Coburn accompanied a combat patrol as its Medical Aid Man. He constantly showed great courage and determination to complete his task in the face of enemy machine gun and mortar fire by treating the wounded without hesitation or thought of personal safety. On one occasion he entered a schu-mine field to aid a wounded soldier. While in this act, he received a fatal wound from enemy mortar fire. His actions brought glory and credit to the Medical Corps and are in accord with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.