The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class John H. Robles (ASN: 39002596), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 3d Battalion, 162d Infantry Regiment, 41st Infantry Division, in action at Boisi, near Tambu Bay, New Guinea, on 22 July 1943.