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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Robert Thomas Edlin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company A, 2d Ranger Battalion, Provisional Ranger Group (Separate), in action against enemy forces on 10 September 1944. On that date, on Le Conquet Peninsula, France, Lieutenant Edlin leading a four-man patrol, captured one of the outposts and moved into the main enemy position. Taking one of his men with him to aid as an interpreter, he reached the commandant’s office. Here, he pulled the pin from his hand grenade, and holding it against the commandant’s side, called on him to surrender, or die. The commandant capitulated, surrendering an entire battery consisting of four 280-mm. guns, supporting small-arms positions, and pill boxes and approximately 800 prisoners. By his ingenuity, personal courage and willingness to sacrifice his life, Lieutenant Edlin brought about the surrender of the most important enemy installation in the sector. First Lieutenant Edlin’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.