The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Robin L. Finlay (ASN: 37071020), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, 12 September 1944. The lead platoon of his company was advancing near ****, when it took refuge in a nearby farmhouse upon the approach of enemy tanks which entered the courtyard and prepared to fire upon the building. Sergeant Finlay left his place of comparative safety behind a cement wall, ran to within fifteen feet of the lead tank and fired two rifle grenades into the driver’s port, after which the armored vehicles withdrew, enabling the platoon to rejoin the unit and continue its advance. The intrepid actions of Sergeant Finlay, his initiative and courage, reflect credit upon his character as a soldier, and is such gallantry in action as to be in accord with the military traditions of the United States.