(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Staff Sergeant Robert Brown Barker, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy while serving with the 511th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 11th Airborne Division, in action on Leyte, Philippine Islands, on 30 November 1944. Staff Sergeant Barker single-handedly attacked and destroyed an enemy machine gun nest, enabling his unit to continue its attack and seize its objective. His daring and heroic actions set an inspiring example for his unit and was in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service.