Vernon H. Schacht

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Vernon H. Schacht (37078442), Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with Troop C, 88th Armored Reconnaissance Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 7 March 1945. While leading his section on dismounted mopping-up action, Sergeant Schacht eliminated several enemy soldiers who were attempting to bring their light machine guns into action. While engaged with one enemy soldier, Sergeant Schacht saw a machine gun about twenty-five yards away starting to swing fire on the patrol to his left. He charged the machine gun and captured its crew. His action and personal courage are in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.