The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to First Sergeant Joseph Robinson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 17 June 1876, while serving with Company D, 3d U.S. Cavalry, in action at Rosebud River, Montana. First Sergeant Robinson discharged his duties while in charge of the skirmish line under fire with judgment and great coolness and brought up the lead horses at a critical moment.