The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Specialist Fourth Class Robert T. Catherman (ASN: RA-13990749), 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 A, 326th Engineer Battalion, 101st Airborne Division (Airmobile). Specialist Four Catherman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 25 March 1968 while accompanying a convoy west of Hue. The convoy was attacked by a combined North Vietnamese Army/Viet Cong force, and the armored personnel carrier in the lead was struck and immobilized by an enemy rocket. A medic rushed to the vehicle in an attempt to aid the casualties inside, but he became a victim of the withering hail of enemy fire and fell wounded into the track. With complete disregard for his safety, Specialist Catherman left the security of his position and rushed through the hail of enemy fire to rescue the wounded medic. Firing his rifle and throwing grenades, he personally killed three of the aggressors while maneuvering to the aid of his fallen comrade. Arriving at the carrier, he managed to pull the medic to a relatively safe position where critical first aid was given which saved the man’s life. Specialist Four Catherman’s extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.