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Robert J. Wolf

Jordan High School, Jordan, MN

Mankato State University Grad

10th Corps 8th Army Battery C

176 AFA BN

Sergeant, U S Army C176, Korean Service Metal, Presidential Unit Citation. United Nations Service Metal, Meritorious Unit Citation

Robert J. Wolf, 2015, Age 85

Narrative

By direction of the President, under the provision of Executive Order 99396 (Sec 1, WD Bul 22, 1943), superseding Executive Order 9075 (Sec 111, WD Bul 11, 1942), and pursuant to authority in Ar-220-315, the following unit is cited as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction.

The 176 ARMORED FIELD ARTILLERY BATTALION The 176th Armored Field Artillery Battalion is cited for outstanding performance of duty and extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Kumhwa, Korea, during the period 14 to 15 June 1953. At that time, the battalion was assigned the mission of general support of a Republic of Korea Army Corps. When the hostile elements launched an overwhelming assault on the night of the 14th, the Allied forces were overrun through sheer weight of numbers and all organized defense in a division sector of the main line of resistance collapsed. During the initial three-hour period of fighting, the battalion maintained the only operation communications network connecting all major elements of the infantry forces. In addition though suffering heavy casualties from intense counter battery fire, the battalion maintained a continuous maximum rate of fire on the advancing enemy forces. During the evacuation to the South, a steady flow of infantry stragglers moved past the gun positions, leaving no infantry force between the artillery and the rapidly advancing foe. Despite the major threat to their safety, members of the battalion held their positions and continued a maximum cover of fire. Early the next morning when the Republic of Korea Army battalions commenced to withdraw. The 176th Armored Field Artillery Battalion displayed such outstanding tenacity and determination in accomplishing its hazardous mission as to set it apart from and above other units participating in the action. The extraordinary heroism and selfless devotion to duty exhibited by the members of this battalion throughout this period reflects great credit on themselves and is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service of the United States.

By direction of the President under the provisions of Executive Order 9396 (Sec I, WD Bul 22, 1943), superseding Executive Order 9075 (Sec III, WD Bul 11, 1942), and pursuant to authority in AR 220-315, the unit is cited as public evidence of deserved honor and distinction.

By Command of General Taylor:

Official: Paul D. Harkins

Brigadier General, General Staff

Chief of Staff