Private First Class
United States Marine Corps
Robert Wilson
Citation
Citation
PRIVATE FIRST CLASS ROBERT L. WILSON
UNITED STATES MARINE CORPS
For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life
above and beyond the call of duty while serving with the Second Battalion,
Sixth Marines, Second Marine Division, during action against enemy Japanese
forces on Tinian Island, Marianas Group, on 3 August 1944. As one of a
group of Marines advancing through heavy underbrush to neutralize isolated
points of resistance, Private First Class Wilson daringly preceded his
companions toward a pile of rocks where Japanese troops were supposed to
be hiding. Fully aware of the danger involved, he was moving forward while
the remainder of the squad armed with automatic rifles closed together
in the rear, when an enemy grenade landed in the midst of the group. Quick
to act, Private First Class Wilson cried a warning to the men and unhesitatingly
threw himself on the grenade, heroically sacrificing his own life that
the others might live and fulfill their mission. His exceptional valor,
courageous loyalty and unwavering devotion to duty in the face of grave
peril reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Wilson and the
United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.
HARRY S. TRUMAN
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