The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Carroll Cameron (ASN: 0-23178), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Taepyong, Korea, between 25 and 27 October 1950. On 25 October 1950, the 10th Republic of Korea Regiment was given the mission of relieving a friendly unit that had been cut off by a large Chinese Communist force. Colonel Cameron, Senior United States Advisor to the regiment,. Moved out with the leading elements of the unit and for the next two days repeatedly exposed himself to intense enemy fire to direct air strikes and artillery fire against hostile positions. At 0100 hours on 27 October, enemy launched a massive enveloping attack against the regiment and succeeded in overrunning friendly rear area security troops. Although the regiment suffered tremendous casualties, Colonel Cameron aggressively moved among the remaining troops, encouraging them and directing the establishment of a defensive perimeter which the regiment held throughout the night. At daylight he led a counterattack which enabled the regiment to halt the enemy advance and reestablish the friendly lines. The aggressive leadership and gallantry displayed by Colonel Cameron reflect great credit on himself and the military service.