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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Sergeant Conrad G. Fischl (Fislul) (ASN: RA-13281918), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. On 22 August 1950, when his unit was moving into a defensive position in the vicinity of Taegu, Korea, Sergeant Fischl heard cries for help from a nearby rice paddy. Heedless of the heavy enemy mortar barrage concentrated on the area, he ran into the shelled area, located a seriously wounded soldier, and carried him approximately 200 yards through the deadly fire to a creek bed where he administered emergency medical aid to save the soldier’s life. Three days later, while rendering aid to his wounded comrades, he was mortally wounded by an enemy mortar shell. Sergeant Fischl’s conspicuous courage, exemplary devotion to his comrades and unflagging devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    27th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    25th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    July 24 – 28, 1950
    Headquarters, 25th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 326 (November 12, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Conrad G. Fischl (Fislul) (ASN: RA-13281918), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea. During the period 24 July to 28 July 1950, the company to which Sergeant Fischl was assigned as Medical Aidman was attacked repeatedly by a vastly superior number of enemy. Despite the constant deadly hostile fire, he continued to administer aid to the wounded soldiers, evacuated the seriously wounded from the area, and thereby was directly responsible for saving the lives of over forty soldiers. Sergeant Fischl’s gallant actions, professional skill, and selfless devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the Medical Service of the United States Army.