Sergeant Robert demonstrated outstanding courage and leadership as commander of two antitank detachments on an observation mission in Bucje, on the Kiseljak-Visoko road in the former Yugoslavia. On June 18, 1993, after coming under small arms fire during a tense situation, his M113 vehicle was hit by a rocket and the driver killed. Sergeant Robert immediately took control of the vehicle and led his detachment to safety. He then rejoined the second detachment under his command and brought it safely to the Kiseljak camp. His calmness, quick action and determination allowed Sergeant Robert to successfully withdraw his section from enemy fire.