The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert E. Richardson (ASN: 0-350316), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, 26 September 1944. While driving with other military personnel near ****, France, Captain Richardson’s vehicle was fired upon by enemy machine guns. The occupants were forced to abandon the vehicle and seek cover in a ditch beside the road. When leaving the vehicle, the driver was seriously wounded and lay on the road under enemy fire. With complete disregard for personal safety, Captain Richardson left his position of comparative safety, and in the face of enemy fire, crawled two hundred yards in order to reach the wounded driver. After administering first aid, Captain Richardson placed the wounded man in their vehicle and drove for some distance through the enemy fire before reaching a place of safety and treatment for the wounded soldier. Captain Richardson’s gallant actions reflect the highest credit upon his character as an officer.