George Seanor Robb

George Seanor Robb (May 18, 1887 – May 14, 1972) was an officer in the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for his actions during World War I. He later served as the elected Republican Kansas State Auditor from 1935 to 1961.

Biography Robb was born in Assaria, Kansas, on May 18, 1887. He graduated from Park University in Parkville, Missouri, in 1912. In 1935, he was appointed by Governor Alfred Landon to the post of Kansas State Auditor as a Republican. He was subsequently elected twelve times before retiring in 1960. He died on May 14, 1972, in Topeka, Kansas. He is buried in Gypsum Hill Cemetery in Salina, Kansas.

Medal of Honor citation Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, 369th Infantry, 93d Division. Place and date: At Sechault, France, September 29-30, 1918. Entered service at: Salina, Kansas. Born: May 18, 1887; Assaria, Kansas. General Orders: War Department, General Orders No. 16 ( January 22, 1919).

Citation:

While leading his platoon in the assault First Lieutenant Robb was severely wounded by machinegun fire, but rather than go to the rear for proper treatment he remained with his platoon until ordered to the dressing station by his commanding officer. Returning within 45 minutes, he remained on duty throughout the entire night, inspecting his lines and establishing outposts. Early the next morning he was again wounded, once again displaying his remarkable devotion to duty by remaining in command of his platoon. Later the same day a bursting shell added two more wounds, the same shell killing his commanding officer and two officers of his company. He then assumed command of the company and organized its position in the trenches. Displaying wonderful courage and tenacity at the critical times, he was the only officer of his battalion who advanced beyond the town, and by clearing machinegun and sniping posts contributed largely to the aid of his battalion in holding their objective. His example of bravery and fortitude and his eagerness to continue with his mission despite severe wounds set before the enlisted men of his command a most wonderful standard of morale and self-sacrifice.

At the time of his decoration Robb was one of only 44 Americans to have been awarded the Medal of Honor for service during World War I.

Military Awards Robb's military decorations and awards include:

1st rowMedal of Honor2nd rowPurple Heart w/two bronze oak leaf clustersWorld War I Victory Medal w/four bronze campaign stars Ordre national de la Légion d'honneur degree of Knight (French Republic)3rd rowCroix de guerre 1914–1918 w/bronze palm (French Republic) Croce al Merito di Guerra (Italy)Орден Књаза Данила I degree of Knight (Kingdom of Montenegro)