The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Captain Arthur Granville Robinson, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. MARBLEHEAD (CL-12), on 4 February 1942, during an engagement with superior Japanese enemy forces. While subject to heavy bombing by enemy aircraft, during which his ship suffered severe damage from two direct hits and one near miss, the personnel under his command strenuously engaged a large attacking force of Japanese bombing planes, and by effective use of the anti-aircraft batteries, destroyed two enemy planes and inflicted damage on others. The excellent seamanship displayed by Captain Robinson combined with the prompt and effective actions of his well-trained officers and crew resulted in saving his badly damaged and crippled ship. The conduct of Captain Robinson throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.