Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Technician Fifth Grade

Unit:

Company B, 33rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to George W. Schultz, Jr., Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 33d Armored Engineer Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action against enemy forces on 31 October 1944, in occupied Holland. On that date, Technician Schultz and a fellow soldier were designated the task of setting demolition charges on a strategic bridge in enemy held territory in Holland. It was necessary to by-pass enemy road blocks, gun emplacements and fox holes. As they moved forward, the enemy opened fire with small arms and light machine guns. Leaving his fellow soldier behind, Technician Schultz crawled forward alone with forty-eight pounds of explosive. Despite the known dangers of the situation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Technician Schultz reached the bridge, attached the demolition charge, set the time fuse and worked his way back to friendly lines. The successful completion of Technician Schultz's daring action seriously hampered enemy action. The extraordinary heroism and courageous actions of Technician Schultz exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.

Headquarters, Ninth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 68 (1944).