James H. Robinson

The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pride in presenting the Medal of Honor (Posthumously) to Private James H. Robinson, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 27 January 1865, while serving with Company B, 3d Michigan Cavalry, in action at Brownsville Station, Arkansas. Private Robinson successfully defended himself, single-handed against seven guerrillas, killing the leader (Captain W. C. Stephenson) and driving off the remainder of the party.