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 Captain Robert T. Schneidenbach, United States Air Force, for gallantry in connection with military operations against an opposing armed force while serving with the 8th Aerial Port Squadron, Tan Son Nhut Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action against the enemy in Southeast Asia on 21 November 1965. On that date, Capt. Schneidenbach volunteered to assist in the rescue of a pilot who was shot down by hostile ground fire. With complete disregard for his own personal safety, Capt. Schneidenbach insisted he be lowered to the downed man despite the high risk of ambush. Upon reaching the pilot Capt. Schneidenbach determined that he had suffered serious multiple injuries and probably would not survive if hoisted in a rescue sling. Ignoring the ever increasing risk of ground fire, Capt. Schneidenbach assisted in moving the injured man to a rescue helicopter waiting in a nearby clearing. By his gallantry and devotion to duty, Captain Schneidenbach has reflected great credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.