The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Alfred L. Schultz (ASN: 20254264), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, *** Tank Destroyer Battalion, 95th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 April 1945, in the vicinity of Hamm, Germany. When assault elements of Company C, to which his tank destroyer platoon was attacked, received severe fire from a roadblock two hundred yards away from the top floors of houses on both sides of a Hamm street, Staff Sergeant Schultz fearlessly brought his destroyer into action. Moving down the fire-swept street, he shelled and destroyed the roadblock, killing three Germans. Then, manning the turret machine gun and completely exposed to enemy action, he raked the buildings with such deadly fire that the Germans quickly ceased resistance and surrendered to the attacking infantrymen. Staff Sergeant Schultz’ bold, aggressive actions exemplify the highest traditions of the military service and reflect the highest credit upon himself are in keeping with the fine traditions of the military service.