Ismael Robles-Dejesus

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Ismael Robles-DeJesus (US50100874), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving with Company I, 3d Battalion, 65th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division. On 18 September 1951, near Chorwon, Korea, Company I, advancing up the steep slopes of Objective SCARE under cover of darkness and fog, was subjected to the intense fire of four enemy machine guns located above the company. Private Robles-DeJesus, aware of the seriousness of the situation, voluntarily exposed himself to the withering hostile fire by advancing to the crest of the hill and single-handedly assaulting one of the machine gun emplacements, killing the occupants with rounds from his weapon. However, in so doing, he was struck and mortally wounded by the fire of another enemy machine gun. The selfless gallantry and courageous initiative displayed by Private Robles-DeJesus reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.