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Samuel
Shelburne
Robison
May 10, 1867

–

November 20, 1952

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Samuel Robison graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1888. From 1928 to 1931 he served as the 28th Superintendent of the U.S. Naval Academy. He retired as a U.S. Navy Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Regiment:

    Submarine Force

    Division:

    Atlantic Fleet

    Action Date:

    World War I

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Samuel Shelburne Robison, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious service in a duty of great responsibility as Commander, Submarine Force, Atlantic Fleet, and general supervisor of all submarines in commission during World War I.