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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to First Sergeant Albert P. Schad (ASN: 1245668), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Montblainville, France, 30 September 1918. With a detail of 16 men Sergeant Schad attempted the mission of cleaning up a machine-gun nest which was enfilading the Montblainville Road. Leaving his men in a sheltered position where a counter fire could be directed upon the enemy gun, he advanced alone, located the nest, killed two of the crew with hand grenades, put the others to flight, and destroyed the gun.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Sergeant

    Regiment:

    111th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 4, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 50 (1919)

    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 Distinguished Service Cross to First Sergeant Albert Schad (ASN: 1245668), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 111th Infantry Regiment, 28th Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near La Chene Tondu, France, 4 October 1918. Sergeant Schad on his own initiative, took forward a platoon to fill a gap left in the attacking platoons on account of casualties. Leaving his platoon to cover the road, he advanced alone upon a machine-gun nest, killed the entire crew with hand grenades, and captured the gun. He then held the position until the advance was taken up the following morning.