Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

"For gallantry in action in the vicinity of (...), Germany on April 5, 1945. Serving as a forward observer between the outpost and the main body, he observed four self-propelled guns and approximately one hundred fifty enemy infantrymen making an attack on this position. From his vintage point in the second story of a building, he killed the commander of the leading self-propelled gun, with his pistol, causing the gun to fall back. He then returned to his radio under heavy enemy fire, and succesfully directed artillery fire, causing the enemy to retreat. Later, Second Lieutenant Robertson killed and wounded several enemy soldiers, in mopping up the town. His gallantry and disregard for personal safety is in keeping with the finest traditions of the United States Army."