The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Earl F. Schulte (ASN: 35349241), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 302d Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany from 26 January 1945 to 28 January 1945. During a fierce attack on enemy positions, Private Schulte proved himself to be an outstanding soldier. When his company sustained heavy casualties and all other aid men were wounded and evacuated, Private Schulte, working tirelessly and with complete disregard for artillery, mortar, grenades, and small arms fire, continued to render first aid to his stricken comrades. On another occasion, while fully exposed to enemy machine gun and sniper fire, he made six different trips over one hundred yards of open terrain to evacuate wounded. Despite the fact that, on one occasion, he was knocked unconscious by concussion, and later wounded by shrapnel, he refused to be evacuated and carried on until the operations was successfully completed. His gallantry and unselfish regard for the welfare of his comrades were an inspiration to all and exemplify the highest traditions of the United States Army.