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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal with Combat “V” to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert M. Stump (ASN: 0-58134), United States Army, for heroic achievement during ground operations against a hostile force while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 3 June 1951, in the vicinity of Unchon-ni, Korea, the 1st Battalion had the mission of securing Hill 466. Lieutenant Stump, Pioneer and ammunition Platoon Leader, disregarding the hostile artillery and mortar fire, worked assiduously resupplying ammunition and evacuating the friendly dead and wounded. Moving his ammunition point to a forward position exposed to the intense enemy barrage, he diligently led carrying parties to insure the vital re-supply to the assault companies. Lieutenant stump’s heroic actions under fire reflect the highest credit upon himself and the military service.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    65th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 23, 1950
    Headquarters, 3d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 73 (March 22, 1951)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert M. Stump (ASN: 0-58134), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 1st Battalion, 65th Infantry, 3d Infantry Division, in action in Korea. On 23 December 1950 near Hungnam, Korea, an infantry squad had moved into an anti-personnel mine field by mistake. Some of the mines detonated, causing casualties. One member of the squad was stranded for over an hour, not daring to move. Upon arriving at the scene, Lieutenant Stump voluntarily entered the mine field, although he had no knowledge of its arrangement, carefully made his way to the man and led him to safety. Lieutenant Stump’s great courage and presence of mind reflects the highest credit upon himself and the military service.