Edward R. Schowalter, Jr.

Infobox Military Person
name= Edward R. Schowalter, Jr.
born= birth date|1927|12|24
died= death date and age|2003|11|21|1927|12|24
placeofbirth= New Orleans, Louisiana
placeofburial=


caption= Medal of Honor recipient Edward Schowalter
nickname=
allegiance= United States of America
branch= United States Army
serviceyears=
rank= First Lieutenant
unit=Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division
battles= Korean War
awards= Medal of Honor Purple Heart

Edward R. Schowalter, Jr. (December 24, 1927 – November 21, 2003) was a soldier in the United States Army during the Korean War. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for his actions on October 14, 1952.

Medal of Honor citation

Rank and organization: First Lieutenant, U.S. Army, Company A, 31st Infantry Regiment, 7th Infantry Division

Place and date: Near Kumhwa, Korea, October 14, 1952

Entered service at: Metairie, Louisiana Born: December 24, 1927, New Orleans, Louisiana

G.O. No.: 6, January 28, 1954

Citation:

:1st Lt. Schowalter, commanding, Company A, distinguished himself by conspicuous gallantry and indomitable courage above and beyond the call of duty in action against the enemy. Committed to attack and occupy a key-approach to the primary objective, the 1st Platoon of his company came under heavy vicious small-arms, grenade, and mortar fire within 50 yards of the enemy-held strongpoint, halting the advance and inflicting several casualties. The 2d Platoon moved up in support at this juncture, and although wounded, 1st Lt. Schowalter continued to spearhead the assault. Nearing the objective he was severely wounded by a grenade fragment but, refusing medical aid, he led his men into the trenches and began routing the enemy from the bunkers with grenades. Suddenly from a burst of fire from a hidden cove off the trench he was again wounded. Although suffering from his wounds, he refused to relinquish command and continued issuing orders and encouraging his men until the commanding ground was secured and then he was evacuated. 1st Lt. Schowalter's unflinching courage, extraordinary heroism, and inspirational leadership reflect the highest credit upon himself and are in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.*cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "EDWARD R. SCHOWALTER, JR." entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= CMH, U.S. Army]

ee also

*List of Medal of Honor recipients
*List of Korean War Medal of Honor recipients

Notes

References

*cite web
accessdate=2007-12-31
url = http://www.history.army.mil/html/moh/koreanwar.html
title = "EDWARD R. SCHOWALTER, JR." entry
work = Medal of Honor Recipients: Korean War
date = July 16, 2007
publisher= Center of Military History (CMH), United States Army