Robert L. Smith

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Robert Lee Smith, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against an armed hostile force while serving as Commanding Officer, Company A, 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 2d Brigade Combat Team, 3d Infantry Division, in support of Operation IRAQI FREEDOM the Battle for Baghdad, Iraq, in April 2003. Captain Smith’s 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.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert L. Smith (6954300), Hospital Corpsman Third Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Hospital Corpsman Third Class Smith distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 5 October 1966 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company M, Third Battalion, Fourth Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Robert L. Smith, Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 112th Infantry Regiment, 28th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 1 August 1944. Sergeant Smith’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 28th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.