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Josephus
Amberg
Robbins

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Josephus Robbins graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1930. He retired as a U.S. Navy Rear Admiral.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Taussig (DD-746)

    Action Date:

    April 15 & 16, 1945
    Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0553 (July 2, 1945)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Josephus Amberg Robbins (NSN: 0-63196), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. TAUSSIG (DD-746) during continuous enemy air attacks on 15 and 16 April 1945. While in an exposed position as northern picket for a Carrier Task Group operating off Okinawa Gunto, the TAUSSIG shot down unassisted, four enemy planes and assisted in shooting down another. Two planes were shot down at night in full radar control and two planes during the day while making diving attacks on the ship. By skillful ship-handling and cool judgment in the face of sudden danger he not only fought his ship brilliantly but contributed materially to the successful defense of the Task Group. His courage and skill were at all times in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Commander

    Division:

    U.S.S. Flusser (DD-368)

    Action Date:

    June – December 1942
    Commander 7th Fleet: Serial 01305 (May 24, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” to Commander Josephus Amberg Robbins (NSN: 0-63196), United States Navy, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. Commander Robbins was Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. FLUSSER (DD-368) during the period from June 1943 to December 1943. His ship engaged enemy aircraft no less than ten times and acquitted herself with distinction on each occasion. His ship took part in the bombardment of the Buso River Area, Sio and Madang, and in the bombardment and landings at Lae, Finschhafen, Arawe and Cape Gloucester. The exceedingly successful manner in which the FLUSSER executed the missions assigned to her is attributed to his outstanding leadership, courage and professional skill. His actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. (Commander Robbins is authorized to wear the Combat “V”.)