The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Robert B. Tobin (ASN: 0-340645), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 8 November 1944. As attacking echelons of the 2d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, reached positions about 400 yards from their objective after advancing 1,600 yards across open terrain, they were met by withering small arms, machine gun and direct canon fire. Captain Tobin, Battalion S-3, saw the troops falter and become disorganized as casualties mounted, and dashed forward to rally the men on the line. With utter disregard for personal safety, he moved among the troops, reorganizing small groups whose leaders had become casualties and continued them in the fight. His coolness and aggressive actions under fire served as an inspiration to the battle-weary troops and enabled them to hold their newly won positions, from which they launched a subsequent attack that routed the enemy and gained the objective. Captain Tobin’s intrepidity, utter disregard for personal safety, and outstanding leadership reflect the highest credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.