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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sergeant John M. Robinson (ASN: 551291), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company G, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Mezy, France, 15 July 1918, and south of Cunel, France, 11 October 1918. During the enemy offensive Sergeant Robinson held an advanced lookout post, exposed to heavy artillery fire in order to warn his platoon of the approach of the enemy. In the Argonne, on 11 October he led several members of his company in advance of our lines and rescued several wounded comrades.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant John M. Robinson (ASN: 551291), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with Company G, 38th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Mezy, France, on the river Marne, on 15 July 1918, Sergeant Robinson remained on post on the railroad platform through the barrage without protection of any kind thus being able to warn his platoon of the approach of the enemy in time for them to meet the attack. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]