The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Coast Guard Medal to Boatswain’s Mate Third Class Lyle D. Robinson, United States Coast Guard, for extraordinary heroism on the afternoon of 21 August 1982 while serving as crewman on Coast Guard Utility Boat 41392 from Coast Guard Station Mare Island, when he rescued a man trapped in a gas-filled compartment of a ship. The man was unconscious, caught by the foot three decks down in the vessel GO GO RACER moored at Pacific Refinery, Hercules, California. Without regard for his personal safety, Petty Officer Robinson entered the vapor-filled compartment twice; first to survey the situation, and again to place his own bio-pack breathing apparatus on the victim. Petty Officer Robinson then exited the compartment without his breathing apparatus, barely reaching the main deck before almost succumbing go the deadly fumes. Rescuers then removed the victim from the compartment, where he was evacuated to an area hospital by a waiting helicopter. Petty Officer Robinson demonstrated remarkable initiative, exceptional fortitude, and extreme daring in spite of imminent personal danger in the rescue. His courage and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Coast Guard.