Korean War
| Service # | 56070056 |
|---|---|
| Rank | Sergeant First Class U.S. Army |
| Date of Death | March 23 1952 |
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
Silver Star
United Nations Service Medal
Combat Infantryman Badge
For his leadership and valor, Sergeant First Class Schmidt was awarded the Silver Star, the Purple Heart, the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Sergeant First Class Schmidt was a member of the 223rd Infantry Regiment, 40th Infantry Division. On March 23, 1952, he was leading the third squad on patrol in North Korea when it was ambushed. He was Killed in Action during the fighting.