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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 Private First Class Ralph L. Schwartz, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 3d Battalion, 346th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 January 1945, at Tillet, Belgium. Private First Class Schwartz’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 87th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    46th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    87th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    January 26, 1945
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 30 (March 11, 1980)

    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 Private First Class Ralph L. Schwartz, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with Company E, 3d Battalion, 46th Infantry Regiment, 87th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 26 January 1945, at Tillet, Belgium. Private First Class Schwartz’s outstanding gallantry and devotion to duty are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 87th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.