The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major William P. Robinson (AFSN: 0-45478), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near Hanoi, North Vietnam, on 29 June 1966. On that date, while piloting a specially equipped F-105 Thunderchief, Major Robinson led a flight which successfully protected a large strike force from deadly SA-2 surface-to-air missiles. In so doing, Major Robinson willfully and with complete disregard for his own safety, pressed his attack in the face of intense hostile ground fire. This courageous and aggressive act greatly reduced the missile threat, thereby allowing striking aircraft to achieve outstanding success. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Robinson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Major William P. Robinson (AFSN: 0-45478), United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force near Phu Tho, North Vietnam on 8 July 1966. On that date, Major Robinson led a flight in support of a large strike force. Hostile SA-2 surface-to-air missiles were detected which posed an immediate threat to the strike aircraft. With complete disregard for his own safety, and in the face of continuous heavy to intense ground fire of all types, Major Robinson attacked and destroyed two missile installations. This courageous and aggressive action removed the threat of missile attack against the strike force. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Major Robinson has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.