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 Robert C. Schrage (ASN: 37114744), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 117th Infantry Regiment, 30th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 7 August 1944, in France. Corporal Schrage was a member of the Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon of his Regiment during a vigorous counterattack by the enemy, which succeeded in overrunning many friendly positions. With a group of four companions, Corporal Schrage discovered an enemy column which had penetrated inner defenses and was threatening the command post. Corporal Schrage and his companions engaged the numerically superior force, and notwithstanding the extreme danger involved, remained in position, despite enemy pressure, until other units could be warned and a company could be brought into position to withstand the enemy attack. After the reinforcements had maneuvered into position, Corporal Schrage gallantly remained within thirty yards of the hostile positions and directed effective mortar fire on the attacking force. His courageous actions on this occasion were instrumental in eliminating a serious threat to the command post of his regiment. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Corporal Schrage, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.