Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Medical Detachment, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Medical Detachment, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Private First Class Harold J. Schwamb, (Army Serial cumber 36241767), Medical Department, Medical Detachment, 31st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic service in connection with military ope rations against an enemy of the United States on 17 August 1944, in the area of Chartres, France. During the assault upon the heavily fortified city of Chartres, Pfc Schwamb made repeated trips in the face of enemy resistance to treat and evacuate wounded soldiers. Ignoring the heavy fire that swept the area, he unhesitatingly advanced into exposed positions to the aid of his fellow comrades and continued to return to the battle area until all of the casualties in his sector had received treatment. Pfc Schwamb's devotion to duty in the face of strong enemy fire merits the highest praise.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 46 (12 September 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Private 1st Class

Unit:

Medical Detachment, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Medical Detachment, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

Private First Class Harold J. Schwamb (Army Serial Number 36241767), Medical Department, Medical Detachment, 31st Tank Battalion, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 21 September 1944 in the area of Bouxieres sous Freidmont, France. While travelling along a road adjacent to the area occupied by Battery "B", Pfc. Schwamb observed two soldiers trapped beneath a burning ammunition trailer. Despite the heavy artillery fire falling in the battery position, he unhesitatingly went to the rescue of the trapped men. Braving the danger of iminent explosion of the ammunition, Pfc. Schwamb helped free the two soldiers who had been mortally wounded by enemy action. This valorous rescue was above and beyond the normal call of duty, and reflects the greatest credit upon Pfc. Schwamb and the Armed Forces.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 62 (11 October 1944).
This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.