James E. Robinson, Jr.

Who was James E. Robinson, Jr.?

James E. Robinson, Jr. was a United States Army officer and a recipient of the United States military's highest decoration—the Medal of Honor—for his actions in World War II.

Robinson joined the Army from Waco, Texas in 1937, and by April 6, 1945 was serving as a first lieutenant in Battery A, 861st Field Artillery Battalion, 63rd Infantry Division. During a battle on that day, near Untergriesheim, Germany, he led his company in an attack against German lines. Although severely wounded, he refused medical attention and continued on until the objective had been taken. He died of his wounds later that day. He was posthumously awarded the Medal of Honor on December 11, 1945.

Robinson, aged 26 at his death, was buried in Fort Sam Houston National Cemetery, San Antonio, Texas.