The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Captain (Medical Corps) Emile Gabriel Schuster, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, while serving as a Medical Officer with the 168th Infantry Regiment, 34th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on Mount Paterno, Italy, from 29 November 1943 to 3 December 1943. During the capture and defense of hill positions on Mount Paterno, Italy, Captain Schuster gave medical aid to the wounded while under mortar and artillery fire and at times under direct machine gun and rifle fire. On one occasion he advanced in front of forward positions under fire to an enemy mine field and rendered his services to men wounded by antipersonnel mines. During daylight hours he administered plasma in the midst of enemy fire. On one occasion while performing this task, the flask was hot from his hand and the tree beside him cut down by machine gun fire. Captain Schuster, however, secured more supplies and calmly continued his treatment under fire. His fearless actions under enemy fire alleviated much suffering and saved many lives. Captain Schuster’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.