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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Robinson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Robinson, 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 Army.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1972 – 1973
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 2d Brigade, 82d Airborne Division, from 1972 to 1973.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States, as U.S. Representative, NATO Military Committee, from 1982 to 1985. The distinctive accomplishments of General Robinson reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Army, and the Department of Defense.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Battalion Commander, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as G-4 (Logistics) and as a Battalion Commander, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1968.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Cavalry Regiment

    Division:

    1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Robinson distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 7th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Robinson, 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 Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    1969 – 1972
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Pacific Command, from 1969 to 1972.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as U.S. Representative, NATO Military Committee, from 1982 to 1985.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    General

    Action Date:

    1982 – 1985
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: General Roscoe Robinson, Jr., United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as U.S. Representative, NATO Military Committee, from 1982 to 1985.