Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Private Stanley Shelton Robinson (MCSN: 1082138), United States Marine Corps, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving as a Fire Team Leader of Company E, Second Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces near Sudong, Korea, from 2 to 4 November 1950. With the remainder of his team killed or wounded during his platoon’s frontal attack against a well-entrenched hostile force estimated at 100-strong and occupying the top of a steep hill, Private Robinson boldly exposed himself to a hail of enemy machine-gun and automatic weapons fire to continue his lone advance to a point where hand grenades could be effectively thrown on an opposing strongpoint. Carrying out a single-handed assault, he destroyed a heavy machine-gun emplacement and killed or routed all the surrounding enemy. Although painfully wounded in the shoulder and back during the fierce close-in encounter, he bravely consolidated his position as security against possible counterattack and, when that assault materialized, successfully beat off the enemy and drove them from the hill. Personally killing fifteen of the enemy throughout the action, Private Robinson, by his outstanding courage, daring initiative and unswerving devotion to duty served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private

    Batallion:

    2d Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    September 27, 1950

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Stanley Shelton Robinson (MCSN: 1082138), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Rifle Squad Leader of Company E, 2d Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 27 September 1950. When a strong hostile force attacked his company’s position and overran a portion of his squad’s sector, Private Robinson launched a single-handed assault against the outnumbering enemy and succeeded in re-capturing the position. With his squad’s ammunition almost exhausted, he again exposed himself to the intense fire to run to the supply point and obtain a resupply, subsequently returning and fighting gallantly on until the defense of his company was assured. By his daring initiative, indomitable fighting spirit and cool courage in the face of heavy odds, Private Robinson served as an inspiration to all who observed him, and his heroic efforts were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.