Navy Federal Credit Union

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Bronze Star Medal to Private First Class Raymond A. Schrader, United States Army, for heroic service in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States, in Casenburg, Germany, on 9 March 1945. During an attack on the town of Casenburg, Germany, this scout and a companion entered the village, took eighty-seven enemy soldiers prisoner, and discovered the exact location of the tanks and two machine gun nests which were impeding the advance. As a result of this accurate information, tank destroyers were ablet to deploy undetected to positions in the streets and knock out the enemy tanks, and machine gunners were able to eliminate the enemy machine gun nests. Private First Class Schrader’s courageous initiative, keen tactical knowledge, and daring actions reflect upon his character as a soldier.

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