The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robert F. Green (ASN: 36648098), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, on 9 February 1945. Sergeant Green and three companions in attempting to crawl up to an enemy pillbox at the Paco Railroad Station, had reached a point within twenty yards of the emplacement when their progress was halted by Japanese counter fire from rifles and machine guns. During the fight Sergeant Green’s three companions were wounded. With the help of a Medical Aidman, he dragged two of the men to safety across one hundred yards of area covered by hostile fire. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Sergeant Green, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.