The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Navy Cross (Posthumously) to Captain Robert S. Hunter (MCSN: 0-461), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in battle when on the occasion of an engagement with armed bandits in the vicinity of Pena Blanca, Nicaragua, 14 May 1928, Captain Hunter carried a machine gun forward to a position from which to deliver an accurate and active fire on the enemy. Although receiving wounds at this time which later resulted in his death, Captain Hunter continued in the fight to the last, displaying the type of grit, determination and courage which characterizes conduct above and beyond the call of duty.