The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Robert Peter Scibilia, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Company B, 3d Battalion, 60th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Specialist Four Scibilia distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 23 May 1969 while serving as a rifleman during a reconnaissance-in-force operation near My Tho in Kien Hoa Province. After the company had been inserted into the area, the enemy unleashed a barrage so intense that the unit was forced to withdraw and regroup. Armed with several M-72 light anti-tank weapons, grenades, and his rifle, Specialist Scibilia crawled toward the entrenched enemy and then stood to accurately fire his M-72 and silence the position. He then directed his fire against another fortification, eliminating the position and advancing against yet another which he destroyed with two hand grenades. Although wounded during this last action, he continued to press his attack until he was mortally wounded. Specialist Four Scibilia’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.