The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) George M. Robertson, Jr. (ASN: 0-1176782), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy in the vicinity of ****, Germany on 5 April 1945. Serving as a forward observer between the outpost and the main body, Second Lieutenant Robertson observed four self-propelled guns and approximately one hundred fifty enemy infantrymen making an attack on his position. From his vantage point in the second story of a building, he killed the commander of the leading self-propelled gun, with his pistol, causing the gun to fall back. He then returned to his radio, under heavy enemy fire, and successfully directed artillery fire, causing the enemy to retreat. Later, Second Lieutenant Robertson killed and wounded several enemy soldiers, in mopping up the town. His gallantry and disregard for personal safety is in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Army.