The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sergeant George T. Schaab, Jr., United States Army, for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy in September 1966. While in a civilian clothing status serving with interrogations missions in the Republic of Vietnam, Sergeant Schaab under unusual circumstances and in adverse conditions while in an area known to be heavily infested with Viet Cong and Viet Cong sympathizers, demonstrated intrepid dignity and courage in his effort to save the lives of the owner operator, the cashier, and approximately 15 customers in the La Gaulois Restaurant, in Saigon, Vietnam. While dining at the La Gaulois Restaurant Sergeant Schaab noticed a disturbance at the counter adjacent to the entrance way. Suspecting a Viet Cong terrorist attack Sergeant Schaab observed an armed man threatening the owner and cashier with a .45 caliber automatic pistol. While approaching the assailant, Sergeant Schaab quietly questioned the French-speaking owner, who informed him that the assailant intended to kill him (the owner), the cashier, and then systematically shoot all occupants of the restaurant until his ammunition was exhausted. The assailant had a loaded weapon with a full extra clip, and had one live round in the chamber when Sergeant Schaab, deliberately and calmly, attacked him by gripping and immobilizing his weapon hand, pushing the weapon on half-cock safety. Sergeant Schaab grappled with the man until the weapon and the man were secured. This outstanding courageous action precluded an obvious and probable mass murder by the hands of an unstable person. The valorous actions of Sergeant Schaab were responsible for furtherance of American-Vietnamese relationships and the prevention of an international incident. Sergeant Schaab’s heroic deed reflects the utmost credit upon him and the United States Army.