The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant John H. Schneider (ASN: 32797679), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action at ****, France, on 8 December 1944. In the face of withering small arms fire, Sergeant Schneider, a squad leader, voluntarily and alone, raced across a partially completed foot bridge over the **** River, and fastened anchor cables on the hostile shore. He then began stringing hand-rail ropes, and was wounded in the shoulder while so engaged. Despite this painful wound, and the fact that observed enemy fire had steadily increased in intensity, Sergeant Schneider coolly completed his mission before taking cover on the friendly shore. His intrepidity, coolness and zealous devotion to duty under fire served as an inspiration to the men of his unit and reflect the highest credit upon Sergeant Schneider’s character and training as a soldier.