Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Captain

Unit:

Company D, 81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory", U.S. Army (Company D, 81st Tank Battalion, 5th Armored Division "Victory", U.S. Army)

Harold M. Schiering, 01012466, Captain, Infantry, United States Army for extraordinary heroism in France on 22 August 1944. Captain Schiering with complete disregard for his own safety and at extreme risk of his life went forward on two occasions to tanks which were in flames as a result of enemy fire and rescued members of the tank crews. In the performance of these heroic acts Captain Schiering was under continuous enemy fire in an exposed position. While removing burning clothing from the men his own clothing was pierced by an enemy bullet. By his gallant conduct and his example of courage and leadership in battle Captain Schiering reflected great credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States.

Headquarters, 5th Armored Divions, General Orders No. 10 (27 August 1944).
For action performed on, 22 August 1944 near Champenard/ Eure department, Upper Normandy, France.