GEORGE W. SCHULTZ, JR., Technician Fifth Grade, 33rd Armored Engineer Battalion, 7th Armored Division, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against the enemy. On 31 October 1944, Technician Schultz and a fellow soldier were designated the task of setting demolition charges on a strategic bridge in enemy held territory in Holland. It was necessary to by-pass enemy road blocks, gun emplacements and fox holes. As they moved forward, the enemy opened fire with small arms and light machine guns. Leaving his fellow soldier behind, Technician Schultz crawled forward alone with forty-eight pounds of explosive. Despite the known dangers of the situation and with complete disregard for his own personal safety, Technician Schultz reached the bridge, attached the demolition charge, set the time fuse and worked his way back to friendly lines. The successful completion of Technician Schultz’s daring action seriously hampered enemy action. The extraordinary heroism and courageous actions of Technician Schultz reflect great credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.

Mr. Schultz joined the L.O.V. in 1987 as a life member and resides in Arkansas.