The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Corps of Engineers) Oval Hale Robinson (ASN: 0-22938), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 179th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against the enemy on 16 August 1944 in France. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Robinson, 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.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major (Corps of Engineers) Oval Hale Robinson (ASN: 0-22938), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force while serving with the 179th Engineer Combat Battalion, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Robinson, 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.