In a later air raid over Pitthan, Belgium, on 14 October 1918, his plane and one other became separated from their formation on account of motor trouble and were attacked by 12 enemy scouts. Acting with conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in the fight which ensured, Gunnery Sergeant Robinson, after shooting down one of the enemy planes, was struck by a bullet which carried away most of his elbow. At the same time his gun jammed.
During an air raid over Pitthan, Belgium on 14 October 1918, his aircraft and another became separated from their formation due to engine issues and were attacked by enemy scouts. Gunnery Sergeant Robinson exhibited remarkable bravery in this battle, shooting down one of the enemy planes but was later wounded by a bullet that damaged his elbow. His gun also malfunctioned.