James R. Robertson

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to James R. Robertson (34088597), Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, ** Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, on ** May 1943, in Tunisia, North Africa. When enemy machine gun fire pinned down his patrol, Sergeant Robertson and another soldier volunteered for a combat patrol to destroy the enemy gun. The patrol accomplished their mission but during the action another enemy machine gun fired on them killing Sergeant Robertson instantly. The bravery, initiative and devotion to duty of Sergeant Robertson was an inspiration to his men and is a credit to the Armed Forces of the United States.