(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Technical Sergeant Robert L. Burgess (ASN: 34477727), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 2d Battalion, 407th Infantry Regiment, 102d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany on 16 April 1944. On that date, near Ehra, he led his anti-tank platoon to capture and destroy a reconnaissance element of a hostile armored task force. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.