The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fifth Grade Karl G. Schnackenberg, United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 85th Medical Battalion, 10th Mountain Division, in action on 9 March 1945, near Mount Della Spe. During the initial enemy resistance of an attack upon their well-fortified mountain stronghold, two men were severely injured when direct artillery fire hit their foxhole. Technician Fifth Grade Schnackenberg, a medical aid man, left his secure position and under the most violent fire, made his way to the wounded men where his quick and effective aid was materially essential in saving their lives. Showing a similar gallantry and high sense of duty during other actions he continually exposed himself to the most dangerous situations to better carry on his great duties and further aid his comrades. While one of the most fierce firefights was in progress, Technician Fifth Grade Schnackenberg, unmindful of his own safety, maneuvered out to a seriously wounded man to administer much-needed aid and remove the man from his hazardous position.