The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Joseph B. Scheidel (ASN: 35535746), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 9th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 25 July 1944, during the operations in France. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Staff Sergeant Scheidel, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.