The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Dean L. Schowengerdt (ASN: 37749189), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. He was wounded by enemy fire but remained at his observation post which he had established ahead of the riflemen, in order to direct the fire of his unit, and would not permit himself to be evacuated until the objective had been taken. Sergeant Schowengerdt’s tenacity of purpose, fortitude and devotion to duty are in accord with the military traditions of the United States.