The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel [then Captain] Eustacio D. Orobia, Philippine Air Force, for gallantry in action on 25 January 1942, at Bataan, Philippine Islands. As Executive Officer of the 1st Provisional Infantry Battalion, Philippine Army Air Corps, he was most aggressive in pushing the lines forward and, by his display of courage and leadership, was able to coordinate the efforts of the Air Force enlisted men in advancing through the thick underbrush. Lieutenant Orobia’s leadership was a source of inspiration to the men of the Air Force, who fought as Infantrymen.