The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Richard M. Schatz (ASN: RA-16278620), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 10 March 1951, near Kapch’on-ni, Korea. On that date he was a medical aid man attached to a rifle platoon which had the mission of securing high ground. As the platoon advanced, it came under a hail of enemy mortar fire which wounded nine of its members. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Corporal Schatz immediately dashed forward to aid the wounded men, and while administering first aid, he was wounded by intense enemy small arms fire. Only after he had completed administering first aid to the wounded, did he allow himself to be evacuated. His courageous actions were responsible for saving several lives. The gallant conduct of Corporal Schatz reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.