Robert STEWART Graustein

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Robert Stewart Graustein (006387975), Lieutenant Commander, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Commander Graustein distinguished himself by intrepid actions on while serving with Attack Squadron 75 (VA-75), embarked from the U.S.S. Saratoga (CVW-3). 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.