The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Field Artillery) George T. Robinson (ASN: 0-1178952), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Battery C, 158th Field Artillery Battalion, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Italy, from 16 to 22 February 1944. Lieutenant Robinson directed continuous field artillery firing missions against the enemy during the vicious German attack to reduce the Anzio beachhead. His observation post was located in a building well in advance of friendly troops and was subjected to constant sniper and artillery fire. On the second day the room from which he was observing was destroyed by three direct hits from German tanks. Unperturbed, he entered an adjoining room and completed his adjustment of fire which forced the tanks to withdraw. The building later was demolished by artillery and mortar fire. That night he established his observation post in an adjacent house. During the next five days he conduced firing missions until enemy infantry finally infiltrated into nearby houses and wounded three of his party. After an all night small arms fight with German troops, he barricaded his party in the building and continued to direct artillery fire until he was killed by a sniper. His courage, tenacity of purpose and devotion to duty were responsible for the destruction of large numbers of enemy personnel and considerable equipment. Second Lieutenant Robinson’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.