Robert J. Thelen, Jr.

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Robert J. Thelen, Jr. (B-721526), 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 Thelen distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 12 August 1969 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company D, First Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST 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.