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Sgt Robert William Schultz

Birth	:	15 Jul 1944 Iowa, USA
Death	:	31 Jan 1968 Vietnam
Burial	:	Saint Mary's Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton County, USA
Coordinate	:	41.8417015, -90.2272034
Description	:	HHC, 2ND BN, 47TH INF RGT, 9 INF DIV US ARMY Vietnam Wall Panel 36E Line 34 Distinguished Service Cross - Purple Heart - CIB - Bronze Star - Good Conduct To learn more about him click on his name below: SGT Robert Schultz The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Robert William Schultz (ASN: RA-17636005), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the... Read More	HHC, 2ND BN, 47TH INF RGT, 9 INF DIV US ARMY Vietnam Wall Panel 36E Line 34 Distinguished Service Cross - Purple Heart - CIB - Bronze Star - Good Conduct To learn more about him click on his name below: SGT Robert Schultz The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918 (amended by act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Robert William Schultz (ASN: RA-17636005), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam, while serving with Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 2d Battalion, 47th Infantry, 9th Infantry Division. Staff Sergeant Schultz distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions on 31 January 1968 as squad leader of a mechanized infantry platoon on a combat mission in the village of Ho Nai. His squad and other members of the platoon became isolated and encircled by a numerically superior force firing recoilless rifles, machine guns, and automatic weapons. The troops on the ground were immediately pinned down by the savage fusillade and Sergeant Schultz' armored personnel carrier was forced to halt. To relive the pressure on his comrades he leaped from the vehicle and assaulted an enemy machine gun nest, single-handedly destroying it and its occupants. Although seriously wounded, he again disregarded his safety and unleashed another personal attack on a second machine gun position. Hurling grenades as he charged through a curtain of hostile fire, Sergeant Schultz killed the entire gun crew. He was mortally wounded while gallantly defending his fellow soldiers in the heat of battle. Staff Sergeant Schultz' extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty, at the cost of his life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army. General Orders: Headquarters, U.S. Army, Vietnam, General Orders No. 1599 (April 9, 1968)

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Where is Sgt Robert William Schultz's memorial?
Sgt Robert William Schultz's memorial is located at: Saint Mary's Cemetery, Clinton, Clinton County, USA.
When did Sgt Robert William Schultz death?
Sgt Robert William Schultz death on 31 Jan 1968 in Vietnam
Where are the coordinates of the Sgt Robert William Schultz's memorial?
Latitude: 41.8417015
Longitude: -90.2272034

Family Members:

Parent

William O Schultz

(1919 - 1993)

Loretta E Steines Schultz

(1922 - 2000)

Siblings

Donald L. Schultz

(1947 - 1947)

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