Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technical Sergeant

Unit:

Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army (Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division "Thundering Herd", U.S. Army)

G.O. No. 1, Hq. 8th Armd. Div., 8 February, 1945, Page 3.
The Silver Star is presented to Henry B. Schmidt (36040476), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Company C, 7th Armored Infantry Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 25 January 1945. Sergeant Schmidt assumed command of a platoon in the absence of the platoon leader. On reaching the objective Sergeant Schmidt organized two platoons and led them to the high ground behind the objective. Sergeant Schmidt kept the platoons organized and under control until joined by an officer. Sergeant Schmidt showed outstanding leadership which reflects the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States. Hometown: Chicago, Illinois.