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S/Sgt Robert A. Meier was awarded the Silver Star Medal. The citation cited: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress 9 July 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to S/Sgt Robert A. Meier for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the **** Sector, France, on 10 August 1944. In an attack against strong enemy positions which had resisted the advance of his battalion for two days, Sgt Meier had his rifle shot from his hands and broken. He nevertheless continued his advance and with hand grenades, destroyed two enemy machine gun positions in an enemy-held hedgerow. The gallantry in action, dauntless courage and determination of Sgt Meier to continue the mission of his company, greatly facilitated the successful accomplishment of the mission of his organization. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery in Andilly, France.