Robert Temple Emmet (December 13, 1854 – October 25, 1936) was a United States Army colonel who was a recipient of the Medal of Honor for actions while surrounded by a much larger force.

Robert Temple Emmet was married to Helena Van Courtlandt Phelps, who died on February 27, 1920, in New York.

[5][6] Emmet received the Medal of Honor for actions at the Battle of Las Animas Canyon, New Mexico in 1879.

Citation: "Lt. Emmet was in G Troop which was sent to relieve a detachment of soldiers under attack by hostile Apaches During a flank attack on the Indian camp, made to divert the hostiles Lt. Emmet and 5 of his men became surrounded when the Indians returned to defend their camp.

Finding that the Indians were making for a position from which they could direct their fire on the retreating troop, the Lieutenant held his point with his party until the soldiers reached the safety of a canyon.