The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Private First Class Robert J. Elliott (MCSN: 591341), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company C, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Korea on 26 January 1951. Responding to a cry for help from a wounded comrade lying in an exposed position under a vicious hail of enemy fire, Private First Class Elliott courageously rushed across the fire-swept ground and, throwing himself upon the wounded man, used his own body as a shield until the hostile barrage had abated. Realizing the danger of remaining in the open area, he picked up the casualty and proceeded to carry him back to cover, gallantly continuing although enemy fire immediately increased in ferocity. Almost within reach of a protected position, he fell, and although mortally wounded, rolled his helpless companion to a position of defilade from which he was subsequently pulled to safety. By his daring initiative, valiant determination and selfless devotion to duty in the face of insurmountable odds, Private First Class Elliott served as an inspiration to all who observed him and thereby upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.