THE WALL OF FACES

Say not in grief he is no more, but live in thankfulness that he was.

SP4 Law: We are second cousins. Your grandmother was my grandmother's oldest sibling. So sorry I never got to meet you! I am beyond HONORED to have you as a member of my extended family. When I discovered you during my genealogy journey, I was awestruck! You are my Forever Hero! Thank you for your service. Will meet you on the Other Side......

Jane Kelly Moore

Dear Sp4 Robert Law, Thank you for your service as an Airborne Qualified Infantryman. Thank you for received the MEDAL OF HONOR. Saying thank you isn't enough, but it is from the heart. For many of us, we have begun Lent. The time passes quickly. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage, guidance and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Robert David Law
Date of birth: September 15, 1944
Date of death: February 22, 1969
Burial location: Fort Worth, Texas
Place of Birth: Texas, Fort Worth
Home of record: Dallas Texas
Status: KIA

AWARDS AND CITATIONS

Medal of Honor


Awarded for actions during the Vietnam War

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Robert David Law (ASN: 54442710), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty while serving with Company I (Ranger), 75th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy aggressor forces in the Republic of Vietnam, on 22 February 1969. While on a long-range reconnaissance patrol in Tinh Phuoc Thanh Province, Specialist Fourth Class Law and five 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, Specialist Fourth Class Law's spirited defense and challenging counterassault rallied his fellow soldiers against the well-equipped hostile troops. When an enemy grenade landed in his team's position, Specialist Fourth Class Law, instead of diving into the safety of a stream behind him, threw himself on the grenade to save the lives of his comrades. Specialist Fourth Class 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 United States Army.

General Orders: Department of the Army, General Orders No. 45 (August 28, 1970)

Action Date: 22-Feb-69

Service: Army

Rank: Specialist Fourth Class

Company: Company I (Ranger)

Regiment: 75th Infantry Regiment

Division: 1st Infantry Division

Specialist Four Robert David Law, Served with Company I, 75th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division.