at the top , handsomely embossed , a five-pointed star grasped in the talons of an eagle both suspended on a royal blue ribbon , the certificate read : medal of honor citation the president of the united states in the name of the congress takes pride in presenting the medal of honor to master sergeant robert edward scarburg , sr 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 .