The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Robin M. Lindsey, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving as Landing Signal Officer of a United States Aircraft Carrier during the engagement with Japanese naval units near the Santa Cruz Islands on 26 October 1942. While enemy planes roared overhead attacking the ship, Lieutenant Lindsey signaled his damaged planes on board. He was primarily responsible for holding to a minimum the damage to planes of two air groups. When not performing his normal duties, Lieutenant Lindsey abandoned the shelter of his battle station to man the guns of a plane on deck and fire effectively at approaching enemy aircraft. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.