Colonel Robert Sheldon Scott (November 30, 1913 – February 5, 1999) was a soldier of the United States Army who received the Medal of Honor for actions during World War II (1939/1941-1945).

On July 29, 1943 Japanese soldiers counter-attacked against the American assault on Morrison-Johnson Hill overlooking the airfield.

For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty near Munda Airstrip, New Georgia, Solomon Islands, on 29 July 1943.

After 27 days of bitter fighting, the enemy held a hilltop salient which commanded the approach to Munda Airstrip.

Enemy riflemen charged out on the plateau, firing and throwing grenades as they moved to engage our troops.

The company withdrew, but Lt. Scott, with only a blasted tree stump for cover, stood his ground against the wild enemy assault.