Robert David Law

The “Medal of Honor” is the nation’s highest honor for valor in combat, and we are proud to have known and served with such an individual.  We, the members of the 1st Division LRRP/Rangers will forever be indebted to Robert D. Law, who on February 22, 1969, exemplified the meaning of courage and selfless service.

The President of the United States
in the name of the Congress of the United States
takes pride in presenting the
MEDAL OF HONOR
to
ROBERT DAVID LAW
     Specialist Fourth Class
  United States Army

for service as set forth in the following CITATION:
​For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty. Sp4c. Law distinguished himself while serving with Company I. While on a long-range reconnaissance patrol in Tinh Phuoc Thanh Province, Sp4c. Law and 5 comrades made contact with a small enemy patrol. As the opposing elements exchanged intense fire, he maneuvered to a perilously exposed position, flanking his comrades, and began placing suppressive fire on the hostile troops. Although his team was hindered by a low supply of ammunition and suffered from an unidentified irritating gas in the air, Sp4c. Law's spirited defense and challenging counter-assault rallied his fellow soldiers against the well-equipped hostile troops. When an enemy grenade landed in his team's position, Sp4c Law, Instead of diving into the safety of a stream behind him, Law threw himself on the grenade to save the lives of his comrades. Sp4c. Law's extraordinary courage and profound concern for his fellow soldiers were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit on himself, his unit, and the U.S. Army.