The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal [then Private First Class] Robert H. Bolden (ASN: RA-13161278), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 27 November 1950 in the vicinity of Kunu-ri, Korea. Company E, occupying defensive positions, was subjected to repeated fanatical enemy attacks. Corporal Bolden often exposed himself to the murderous enemy fire to inflict severe casualties on the charging enemy. Although the enemy succeeded in penetrating the defensive perimeter on several occasions, Corporal Bolden personally drove back many of the enemy with deadly accurate fire from his automatic rifle. Inspired by his courage, his comrades rallied to his support and threw the enemy back with heavy losses. Although wounded, Corporal Bolden refused medical attention until comrades more seriously wounded than himself had been aided. When the position became untenable he voluntarily remained behind to cover the withdrawal. The gallant conduct displayed by Corporal Bolden reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.