The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Robert Schmid (ASN: 36678423), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 31st Infantry Division, near Kibawe, Mindanao, Philippine Islands, on 6 May 1945. When the infantry rifle company to which he was attached as Aid Man was pinned down by intense enemy machine gun and sniper fire, Private First Class Schmid, as Aid Man, voluntarily and with complete disregard for his own safety, though warned to remain under cover, crawled forward to give aid to the wounded. After administering vital medical aid to one of the wounded under the fierce enemy fire he was himself fatally wounded attempting to drag the man out of the enemy line of fire and to a place of safety. This unselfish act, above and beyond the call of duty and at the sacrifice of his own life reflects great credit upon Private First Class Schmid and upholds the highest traditions of the service.