JOSEPH SCHALLMOSER, Private First Class, on the night of March 23, 1945, near Kottinger, Germany in the face of fierce enemy resistance from well-prepared positions on wooded and commanding terrain, made his way back approximately 1300 yards to Stockhausen, Germany, fearlessly disregarding the overwhelming storm of enemy artillery, mortar, Panzerfaust and machine gun fire in order to secure tank support for his company. Private First Class Schallmoser then alone rode a tank forward over the same perilous route, guiding it to his company commander’s position. Fire from the tank succeeded in reducing the enemy Panzerfaust and small arms enough to enable the company to resume the advance. When the platoon commander became a casualty, Private First Class Schallmoser assumed command of the group and with undaunting courage in the face of withering enemy fire, rushed forward shouting commands and exhorting his comrades in the most spirited manner. Under this skillful and extraordinarily aggressive leadership the enemy was completely routed, and the woods cleared without a casualty. The brilliant leadership, aggressiveness and intrepid gallantry of Private First Class Schallmoser enabled the company to take the town of Kottinger with the fewest possible casualties. His self-assigned actions far above and beyond the normal call of duty exemplify the finest traditions of the American combat soldier and reflect the highest credit upon Private First Class Schallmoser.