The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Robert A. Robbins, United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 361st Infantry Regiment, 91st Infantry Division, on 11 and 12 October 1944, near Sassi, Italy. While leading his company in attack on a strongly fortified position, Major Robbins and his company were suddenly engaged by overwhelming enemy machine gun, rifle, artillery, and mortar fire from the front and both flanks. Undaunted, he immediately organized his company to return the enemy fire. Inspired by his aggressive leadership and courage, his company successfully repelled repeated counterattacks throughout the day and night. In leading the attack, Major Robbins personally destroyed two enemy machine gun emplacements, killing 11 enemy soldiers and wounding eight. His courage and aggressive leadership reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service. (This award supersedes the award of the Bronze Star Medal (First Oak Leaf Cluster), to Major Robbins, for heroic achievement on 11 October 1944, as published in General Orders 67, Headquarters, 91st Infantry Division, 14 June 1945.)