THE SECRETARY OF THE NAVY
Washington
The President of the United States, takes pride in presenting the
NAVY CROSS posthumously to:
HN3 ROBERT MICHAEL CASEY
UNITED STATES NAVY
for service as set forth in the following:
CITATION:
For extraordinary heroism on 16 May 1968 while serving as a corpsman with Company "G", Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, 1st Marine
Division in commection with operations against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. During Operation ALLENBROOK, Company "G" was moving
through a fortified village in Quang Nam Province to engage an estimated 200 North Vietnamese Army Regulars. Suddenly, the point elements came
under heavy enemy fire, sustaining numerous casualties. Petty Officer Casey unhesitatingly moved forward under the intense hostile fire and
administered medical aid to one of the wounded Marines. Although wounded himself, he disregarded his own injury as he proceeded to another
casualty to render medical treatment. Wounded again while assisting his comrade, Petty Officer Casey steadfastly continued his efforts and moved
to the aid of still another casualty, receiving two additional wounds while treating the Marine. When other Marines moved forward to evacuate Petty
Officer Casey, he adamantly refused to leave the battle area, stating that he wanted to continue to treat the wounded. After being evacuated to the
rear by his companions, he encouraged the casualties around him and provided instructions to others in applying battle dressings. Upon hearing a
wounded Marine call for aid, Petty Officer Casey dauntlessly crawled to the man and, while treating his injuries, was mortally wounded. By his
unflagging courage, selfless concern for the welfare of his comrades, and unfaltering devotion to duty, Petty Officer Casey upheld the highest traditions
of the United States Naval Service.
For the President,
Secretary of the Navy