The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Phillip W. Robbins (ASN: 0-2006615), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States as a member of Headquarters, 38th Field Artillery Battalion, 2d Infantry Division, on 10 October 1950 in the vicinity of Anyang-ni, Korea. On the night of that date, Lieutenant Robins was notified that an ammunition truck in the battalion area was on fire. He immediately proceeded toward the burning truck in order to evacuate it before other trucks could be endangered, but was unable to do so since when he arrived within 30 yards of the vehicle the 105-mm. ammunition on it began exploding. He then went through the Headquarters Battery area to arouse and evacuate the personnel. During this time, he was in the immediate area of the exploding shells. Leading those men he had aroused to safety, Lieutenant Robbins returned and evacuated two more men, at great personal danger to himself. Truck loads of ammunition were burning and exploding and 105-mm. shells were being hurled through the air and exploding on hitting the ground nearby. Lieutenant Robbins completely disregarded his own safety to assure that all other personnel were out of the area, making no less than seven trips back into the scene of the explosions. At daybreak, he volunteered to enter the area to ascertain if it was safe to do so and to clear the area of dangerous ammunition by demolition, which he did. His coolness, courage, and soldierly competence reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.