Winfield Nye Robinson
Major, U.S. Army

In World War II, Major Winfield Nye Robinson served with the 45th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, U.S. Army. MAJ Robinson was captured and held as a Prisoner of War by Japanese forces and died while in captivity. MAJ Robinson's courageous actions and devotion to duty earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Bronze Star Medal (Merit)
Purple Heart
Prisoner of War Medal
American Defense Service Medal
American Campaign Medal
Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal with Bronze Star
World War II Victory Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge

Memorialization

The remains of Major Winfield Nye Robinson were never recovered. He is memorialized by having his name inscribed on the Walls of the Missing at the Manila American Cemetery and Memorial in Manila, Capital District, National Capital Region, Philippines.