The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant William A. Robbins (MCSN: 1087784), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving with Battery F, Second Battalion, Eleventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 11 July 1951. When the combat patrol was subjected to intense hostile small arms and automatic weapons fire and suffered several casualties, including the patrol commander, Sergeant Robbins bravely exposed himself to the enemy fire and directed reorganization of the patrol, setting up a hasty defense and administering first aid to the wounded. Continuing in command until aid arrived from a friendly unit, Sergeant Robbins, by his outstanding skill, inspiring leadership and courageous devotion to duty, contributed materially to the saving of many lives and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.