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| Private First Class Leo J. Schlotterer |
Class
of 2006
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United States Army
Bronze Star with "V" Device |
Citation
For heroism not involving participation in aerial flight,
in connection with military operations against a hostile force
in the Republic of Vietnam: On 8 January 1969, Private
First Class Schlotterer was serving as a machine
gunner with his mechanized company on a battalion-minus reconnaissance
in force operation along Highway 13 west of An Loc. Upon making
contact with an undetermined size, well entrenched hostile
force, Private First Class Schlotterer immediately placed
a devastating volume of machinegun fire on the enemy positions,
thereby preventing them from being able to get clear shots
with their rocket-propelled grenade launchers. During the
fire fight, Private First Class Schlotterer repeatedly braved
the vicious enemy fusillade in order to obtain an unobstructed
view of the treacherous area and the aggressors’ emplacements.
When he expended all his ammunition, he again exposed himself
to the withering hail of hostile rounds as he maneuvered to
another track for resupply. His courageous initiative, bold
determination, and outstanding professionalism were instrumental
in the successful outcome of the encounter. Private First
Class Schlotterer’s outstanding display of aggressiveness,
devotion to duty, and personal bravery is in keeping with
the highest traditions of the military service and reflects
great upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United
States Army.
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