ROBERT E. BEATTY, for extraordinary heroism while serving as a member of Company I, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 8 and 9 April 1952. Despite a painful wound sustained while leading an assault against a heavily defended enemy position during a combat patrol, Private First Class Beatty fearlessly exposed himself to hostile mortar, small-arms and grenade fire in a gallant effort to recover the body of his platoon leader who had been fatally wounded in the attack. Carrying the deceased officer through the enemy fire to the foot of a near-by hill, he concealed the body in a thicket and, although exhausted, made his way back to friendly lines to seek help. Bravely concealing his wounds, he immediately volunteered to guide a recovery party through an intense hostile barrage to the position where he had hidden the body of his platoon leader and, although wounded three times by enemy fire during the intensive action and weakened by loss of blood, delivered effective covering fire for his comrades until the mission had been successfully accomplished. Upon returning to friendly lines, he refused to accept medical aid until the other wounded men had received attention, and walked to a forward aid station some three thousand yards distant before submitting to evacuation. By his outstanding courage, exceptional fortitude and valiant fighting spirit, Private First Class Beatty served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Mr. Beatty is a life member and resides in Pennsylvania.