The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Howard York (ASN: 0-21341), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily, during the period from April through August 1943. Although subjected to heavy enemy fire, Colonel York personally reconnoitered favorable positions for his battalion. His fearless and brilliant leadership under exceptionally adverse conditions, coupled with his keen tactical judgment, greatly assisted in the defeat of the enemy forces. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel York, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Robert Howard York (ASN: 0-21341), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel York, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Robert Howard York (ASN: 0-21341), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 1st Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, at Saint Cloud, Algeria, 8, 9, and 10 November 1942. During the Oran offensive, on 8 November 1942, Major York, under constant fire by the enemy, encouraged and assisted the forward movement of his battalion. On 9 November 1942, Major York led a detachment of troops which succeeded in entering the town of Saint Cloud. This detachment was cut off for an entire day, but finally escaped under cover of darkness and rejoined its battalion. On the final day of the Oran offensive, Major York again directed his troops from the front lines under heavy enemy fire. During all three days of battle, Major York’s bravery and leadership, above the call of duty, were an inspiration and example to the men of his battalion. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major York, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.