Heinz O. Heimpold

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Heinz O. Heimpold (15115584), Technician Fourth Grade, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 254th Infantry Regiment, 63d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 3 March 1945, at Hartungshof, Germany. Unmindful of the grave danger and ignoring the warnings called to him, Technician Fourth Grade Heimpold advanced into a mine field and administered first aid to three casualties. While making his way to a fourth casualty, he was killed when he stepped on a schu-mine. His outstanding gallantry and regards for his comrades are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, the 63d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.