Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Company C, 1st Battalion, 302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division "Neuf-Cats", U.S. Army (Company C, 1st Battalion, 302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division "Neuf-Cats", U.S. Army)

Awarded on:

July 1st, 1945

Voordracht:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Cannon Company, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in Germany, on 6 March 1945. On that date, when the enemy attacked and surrounded the town of Obersehr, Germany, Private Zaring was isolated from his platoon but heroically remained at his position as outpost guard and fiercely resisted enemy attempts to destroy vital artillery pieces. When his comrade was seriously wounded he administered first and although exposed to intense enemy artillery, mortar and small arms fire, resumed his dauntless defenses, killing eight enemy soldiers and harassing those who had the remainder of the platoon pinned down. Private Zaring's cool courage and unflinching devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military service."

General Orders No. 157, Headquarters, Third U.S. Army (July 1, 1945).