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The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Rear Admiral Arthur Granville Robinson, United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, All Forces, Aruba-Curacao Area and later as Commander Trinidad Sector, Caribbean Sea Frontier and Commandant of the Naval Operating Base, Trinidad, during World War II. Admiral Robinson contributed in a major degree to the successful employment of naval surface forces and combined Army and Navy aircraft in waging a relentless war on hostile submarines.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Rear Admiral

    Action Date:

    March 17 – November 1945
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 355 (October 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Rear Admiral Arthur Granville Robinson, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star 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 as Commander Task Force 126 during the planning for and subsequent occupation of the Bremen Enclave from 17 March 1945 to November 1945.

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Captain

    Division:

    U.S.S. Marblehead (CL-12)

    Action Date:

    February 4, 1942
    Bureau of Naval Personnel Information Bulletin No. 303 (June 1942)

    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.