Robert M. Singleton

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Robert M. Singleton (346995), Corporal, U.S. Marine Corps (Reserve), for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving with Company B, First Battalion, Twenty-Ninth Marines (Reinforced), Fleet Marine Force, during action against enemy Japanese forces on Saipan, Marianas Islands, 18 June 1944. When his company’s attack against an enemy-held ridge was held up by fire from two hostile machine guns guarded by riflemen, Corporal Singleton voluntarily advanced alone and, working his way to within ten feet of the Japanese position, fired his automatic rifle, killing two of the enemy riflemen. After throwing two hand grenades into the gun positions, he stood up in view of the Japanese and again fired into the position, killing the six Japanese soldiers manning the guns. His courage, initiative and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon Corporal Singleton and the United States Naval Service.

SPOT AWARD, Fleet Marine Force, Pacific: Serial 9468