The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to First Lieutenant Robert S. Glenn (MCSN: 0-25988), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism as a Naval Gunfire Forward Observer of the Third Joint Assault Signal Company, Headquarters Battalion, THIRD Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Iwo Jima, Volcano Islands, on 25 February 1945. When an assault company near his station came under intense hostile fire which killed or wounded all the officers present and disorganized the remainder of the personnel, First Lieutenant Glenn rose to his feet under continuing fire and encouraged the men to remain in position. Then, reorganizing the troops, he personally sited the remaining infantry weapons and assumed command. With the group completely isolated by enemy fire and unable to communicate with higher echelons, First Lieutenant Glenn repeatedly exposed himself to hostile fire to maintain his men as an effective combat unit. At nightfall, by means of his naval gunfire radio, he reestablished communications with the command post and secured assistance and reinforcements. By his courage and personal example, First Lieutenant Glenn saved a difficult situation, prevented the loss of hard-won ground and materially contributed to the success of the day’s action. His gallant fighting spirit was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.