(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Leslie Robinson (ASN: 0-20772), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with the 45th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, and the Visayan Force in the Philippine Islands in 1942. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Robinson and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.
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Awards Received
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Prisoner of War Medal
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Silver Star
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Prisoner of War Medal
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Division:
Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands)Action Date:
1942 – Died in Captivity
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Leslie Robinson (ASN: 0-20772), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 21 January 1945.
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts)Action Date:
1942
American Battle Monuments Commission(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) William Leslie Robinson (ASN: 0-20772), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 45th Infantry Regiment (Philippine Scouts) and the Visayan Force at Mindanao, Philippine Islands in 1942 and 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel 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.