The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Major (Infantry) Winfield N. Robinson (ASN: 0-252203), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding the 1st Battalion, 45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts), Philippine Division, in action against Japanese forces in the vicinity of the junction of Trails Number 5 and 7 in Bataan, Philippine Islands since 29 January 1942. Due to the dense jungle in which the action was taking place, visibility was limited to a distance of 10 yards or less and the opposing lines were separated by an average distance of approximately 30 yards. Several attempts by the Philippine-American forces to advance had been checked by heavy fire from skillfully dug in and concealed enemy machine guns. When an attack was ordered on 5 February 1942 for the purpose of clearing Trail Number 7 of the enemy, Major Robinson made all preparations for the attack of his unit. He then crawled forward through the dense vegetation in order to obtain information which would enable him better to lead his troops in the attack. Although frequently fired upon, Major Robinson succeeded in making a personal reconnaissance of more than 100 yards of the enemy position, often advancing to within a few feet of the enemy’s fox holes and machine gun emplacements. He then gave the signal for the attack which he led in person. By the use of a few hand grenades and his pistol he succeeded in so far neutralizing the fire of a group of hostile machine guns that the troops under his command were able to capture the position. This action paved the way for a continuation of the attack and Major Robinson’s leadership so inspired the troops under his command that they immediately thereafter drove the enemy across Trail Number 7 and opened up that route for the supply of troops which had been cut off from the rear. Major Robinson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.