The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 8, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Specialist Fourth Class Donald George Schrenk (ASN: US-56542192), United States Army, for gallantry in action against a hostile force while serving as a Medical Aidman with Company C, 1st Battalion, 2d Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action on 4 October 1967. On that date, Specialist Schrenk’s unit was at a night defensive position in a dense jungle area of War Zone C. As approximately 0700 hours, the reconnaissance platoon was deployed to sweep the surrounding area. Suddenly, after moving 300 meters, they were taken under intensive enemy automatic weapons and small arms fire from several well-concealed positions. The platoon began to sustain casualties and an immediate request for reinforcements was made. As one of the companies deployed to assist the embattled element, Specialist Schrenk joined them. When he arrived on line he saw several casualties lying in an open area. With complete disregard for his personal safety, he braved the withering fire and crawled to one of his wounded comrades. He quickly dressed the soldier’s wounds and pulled him back through a vicious crossfire to a position of relative safety. Then, as Specialist Schrenk attempted to move to one of the other casualties, he was severely wounded by Viet Cong small arms fire. He refused medical attention and continued to maneuver toward the stricken soldier. Before he reached his wounded comrade, he was mortally wounded by the insurgent fire. His great courage in the face of fire saved one soldier’s life and inspired his comrades to fight with increased determination until the enemy was routed from the area. Specialist Fourth Class Schrenk’s unquestionable valor in close combat against numerically superior hostile forces is in keeping with the finest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.