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 Harold H. Schultz (ASN: 35602121), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company A, 1st Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action on *** Hill, France, on 19 September 1944. When elements of the *** Infantry Regiment were forced to withdraw from the crest of **** Hill because of a heavy enemy attack, Sergeant Schultz, an assistant squad leader, together with three companions, remained in position, unaware in the darkness that a withdrawal was being effected. At daylight, Sergeant Schultz discovered that he and his companions were surrounded by the enemy. Assisted by his three companions, Sergeant Schultz aimed sniper fire at the enemy for some time, until his companions decided to make a break through the enemy lines to rejoin their unit. Sergeant Schultz insisted upon remaining at his position, despite the extreme danger involved, both from the enemy and friendly artillery fire. He then continued his sniper fire, and although badly shaken by friendly artillery fire, remained uninjured and later rejoined his organization. Sergeant Schultz’ courage, tenacity of purpose, initiative and devotion to duty, constitute such gallantry in action as to be in accord with the military traditions of the United States.