Arthur Granville Robinson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Arthur Granville Robinson, Captain, U.S. Navy, for extraordinary heroism and distinguished service in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the Light Cruiser U.S.S. MARBLEHEAD (CL-12), during an engagement with superior enemy forces on 4 February 1942, during which his ship suffered severe damage. Captain Robinson engaged the attacking force of Japanese bombing planes, destroyed two enemy planes, and saved his badly damaged and crippled ship. The conduct of Captain Robinson throughout this action reflects great credit upon himself, and was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.