USS Francis M. Robinson, DE 220, named after him.
22 February 1943: Keel laid by the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
29 May 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Francis M. Robinson, widow of Commander Robinson
15 January 1944: Commissioned, LT J. E. Johansen, USNR, in command
Francis attended the US Naval Academy and graduated, Class of 1906. His varied career of distinguished service to his country through the Navy included shipboard assignments, and duty ashore in recruiting and with the Naval Reserve. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his outstanding work as executive officer in Baltimore laying the North Sea Mine Barrage in World War I. Commander Robinson retired 30 June 1934, but returned to active duty 10 September 1940 as Civilian Personnel Officer for the Fourth Naval District. He thus served until his death 3 November 1942.
Francis was the Commanding Officer of the USS BRUCE DD-329, from Jun 1922 - Jun 1924
"AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Francis Martin Robinson, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. BALTIMORE, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea during World War I.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Commander
Company: Executive Officer
Division: U.S.S. Baltimore"
Source: Military Times, Hall of Valor
SOURCES: Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html ; Navsource Online http://www.navsource.org/archives/06/220.htm
22 February 1943: Keel laid by the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
29 May 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Francis M. Robinson, widow of Commander Robinson
15 January 1944: Commissioned, LT J. E. Johansen, USNR, in command
Francis attended the US Naval Academy and graduated, Class of 1906. His varied career of distinguished service to his country through the Navy included shipboard assignments, and duty ashore in recruiting and with the Naval Reserve. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his outstanding work as executive officer in Baltimore laying the North Sea Mine Barrage in World War I. Commander Robinson retired 30 June 1934, but returned to active duty 10 September 1940 as Civilian Personnel Officer for the Fourth Naval District. He thus served until his death 3 November 1942.
Francis was the Commanding Officer of the USS BRUCE DD-329, from Jun 1922 - Jun 1924
"AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Francis Martin Robinson, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. BALTIMORE, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea during World War I.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Commander
Company: Executive Officer
Division: U.S.S. Baltimore"
Source: Military Times, Hall of Valor
SOURCES: Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html ; Navsource Online http://www.navsource.org/archives/06/220.htm
USS Francis M. Robinson, DE 220, named after him.
22 February 1943: Keel laid by the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
29 May 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Francis M. Robinson, widow of Commander Robinson
15 January 1944: Commissioned, LT J. E. Johansen, USNR, in command
Francis attended the US Naval Academy and graduated, Class of 1906. His varied career of distinguished service to his country through the Navy included shipboard assignments, and duty ashore in recruiting and with the Naval Reserve. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his outstanding work as executive officer in Baltimore laying the North Sea Mine Barrage in World War I. Commander Robinson retired 30 June 1934, but returned to active duty 10 September 1940 as Civilian Personnel Officer for the Fourth Naval District. He thus served until his death 3 November 1942.
Francis was the Commanding Officer of the USS BRUCE DD-329, from Jun 1922 - Jun 1924
"AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Francis Martin Robinson, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. BALTIMORE, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea during World War I.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Commander
Company: Executive Officer
Division: U.S.S. Baltimore"
Source: Military Times, Hall of Valor
SOURCES: Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html ; Navsource Online http://www.navsource.org/archives/06/220.htm
22 February 1943: Keel laid by the Philadelphia Navy Yard, Philadelphia, Pa.
29 May 1943: Launched and christened, sponsored by Mrs. Francis M. Robinson, widow of Commander Robinson
15 January 1944: Commissioned, LT J. E. Johansen, USNR, in command
Francis attended the US Naval Academy and graduated, Class of 1906. His varied career of distinguished service to his country through the Navy included shipboard assignments, and duty ashore in recruiting and with the Naval Reserve. He was awarded the Navy Cross for his outstanding work as executive officer in Baltimore laying the North Sea Mine Barrage in World War I. Commander Robinson retired 30 June 1934, but returned to active duty 10 September 1940 as Civilian Personnel Officer for the Fourth Naval District. He thus served until his death 3 November 1942.
Francis was the Commanding Officer of the USS BRUCE DD-329, from Jun 1922 - Jun 1924
"AWARDS AND CITATIONS
Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War I
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Commander Francis Martin Robinson, United States Navy, for distinguished service in the line of his profession as Executive Officer of the U.S.S. BALTIMORE, engaged in laying mine barrage in North Sea during World War I.
Action Date: World War I
Service: Navy
Rank: Commander
Company: Executive Officer
Division: U.S.S. Baltimore"
Source: Military Times, Hall of Valor
SOURCES: Naval History and Heritage Command, http://www.history.navy.mil/index.html ; Navsource Online http://www.navsource.org/archives/06/220.htm
Gravesite Details
CDR USN; RET AD
