Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician 4th Grade

Unit:

507th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division "All American", U.S. Army

Citation:
Technician Fourth Grade Earl A. Robinson, 6144210, 507th Parachute Infantry, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action against the enemy on 8 June 1944, in France. A composite group of paratroopers were completely surrounded by the enemy and had been under heavy enemy fire during an entire day. Numerous casualties had resulted and were housed in a nearby farm building. At the same time, the enemy was using flame throwers on a nearby house and adjacent haystack. The farm building caught fire and the wounded, most of whom were litter cases, were unable to help themselves. Technician Fourth Grade Robinson, practically unassisted and with complete disregard for his own safety, removed all the wounded men from the burning house and took them to a spot in the defense area where some protection was offered against the enemy fire. The gallantry, devotion to duty and courage displayed by Technician Fourth Grade Robinson reflects great credit on himself and is in keeping with the highest traditions of the Armed Forces.