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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to First Lieutenant (Coast Artillery Corps) Robert Frank Augur (ASN: 0-301982), United States Army, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed enemy while serving with the 92d Coast Artillery Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action against enemy forces at Fort Mills, Philippine Islands, on 25 March 1942. During the course of a heavy bombing attack by enemy planes on Fort Mills, when a large barracks in the Kindley Field area was set afire, First Lieutenant Augur, voluntarily and without regard for his own personal safety, left a place of shelter and aided in fighting the fire, during which time ammunition was exploding in the area and two flights of planes dropped several strings of bombs on the island. First Lieutenant Augur’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Coast Artillery Corps)

    Regiment:

    92d Coast Artillery Regiment (PS)

    Division:

    U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps

    Action Date:

    April 12, 1942
    Allied Force Headquarters in the Philippines, General Orders No. 34 (April 25, 1942)

    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 (Coast Artillery Corps) Robert Frank Augur (Auger), (ASN: 0-301982), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 92d Coast Artillery Regiment (Philippine Scouts), U.S. Army Coast Artillery Corps (Philippine Islands), in action against enemy forces at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 12 April 1942. During particularly heavy shelling of the island defenses of Manila Bay, several projectiles from enemy artillery landed near Lieutenant Augur’s unit. Several men were wounded and a number of fires were started. Voluntarily, and without hesitation, Lieutenant Augur dashed from his shelter while the heavy shelling was still in progress. He succeeded in moving the wounded to covered positions and then extinguished the fires. The unselfish courage of this intrepid officer in the face of terrific hazards resulted in saving the lives of several of his men. First Lieutenant Augur’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.