The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) David Edward Schorr, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Lieutenant Colonel Schorr distinguished himself by extraordinary heroic action from 10 April to 19 April 1972, while serving as Senior Advisor to the 40th Regiment, 22d Infantry Division, Army of the Republic of Vietnam. On those dates, the regiment had the mission of reinforcing Hoai An District forces which had lost one firebase and had been forced back to the District Headquarters by an estimated two North Vietnamese Regiments plus supporting units. Fore eight days Lieutenant Colonel Schorr had been actively advising the employment of the Regiment, continuously moving to the front lines to correctly assess the fighting. On 18 April Lieutenant Colonel Schorr, disregarding his own personal safety, moved outside the firebase and directed air strikes. Numerous times he was forced to move due to incoming mortar and rocket fire. During the night of 18 April, he continuously directed striking tactical aircraft for fifteen hours. During the morning, recognizing the infeasibility of holding the District Headquarters and upon being directed to withdraw through enemy-held area to friendly lines by higher headquarters, Lieutenant Colonel Schorr immediately began to advise on an orderly withdrawal. He continued to direct tactical air, placing fire on enemy positions. A premature movement by his counterpart’s command effected an immediate flight of personnel from the District Headquarters area. Disregarding his own personal safety, Lieutenant Colonel Schorr elected to remain with the withdrawing foot troops instead of moving out with the command group on armored personnel carriers. Checking to see that no wounded or other personnel were left, he immediately organized a rear guard action and began the withdrawal under heavy mortar and automatic fire. He continued to direct air strikes until he was wounded and overcome by exhaustion and loss of blood. Due to his extraordinary personal regard for the Vietnamese soldiers, numerous Army of the Republic of Vietnam, Popular Force, and Regional Force soldiers were able to withdraw without extreme casualties. Inspired by Lieutenant Colonel Schorr’s personal bravery and gallant example in the face of overwhelming odds, the Vietnamese soldiers rallied, repulsed the enemy blocking force, and fought their way to friendly lines, inflicting numerous casualties on the enemy. Lieutenant Colonel Schorr’s heroic actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.