Ralph Edward Schuler

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Posthumously) to Ralph Edward Schuler (3372066), Fireman First Class, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving on board the U.S.S. Pecos during the sinking of that vessel by Japanese air forces off Christmas Island on 1 March 1942. Fireman First Class Schuler volunteered to man the cargo pumps and continued to man them throughout the action, inspte of the necessity of exposing himself to additional danger above his assigned duties.