The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Paul N. Robarge (ASN: 0-398898), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa, during the period from January to May 1943. When one of his men was wounded by heavy enemy fire while reconnoitering enemy machine gun positions, Lieutenant Robarge exposed himself to this fire and rendered first aid to the wounded man. His bold action and coolness under fire inspired his men. Lieutenant Robarge’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry), [then Second Lieutenant] Paul N. Robarge (ASN: 0-398898), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action east of Oran, Algeria, 9 November 1942. During the Oran offensive, the advance guard of the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, was ambushed by direct rifle and heavy machinegun fire. In the face of heavy enemy fire, Lieutenant Robarge, with utter disregard of his personal safety, crossed the road to move a seriously wounded man to cover. His courage and coolness under fire were inspiring to the officers and men of his company. First Lieutenant Robarge’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.