User:Reguyla\Irvin R. Schimmelpfennig

Irving or Irvin Rudolph Schimmelpfennig (1909 in Nebraska - Killed in action 4 February 1945 in Luzon) was a American Colonel in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1945 (posthumously) as Colonel and Chief of Staff of the 11th Airborne Division "Angels"
 * Silver Star Medal in 1945 (posthumously) as Colonel and Chief of Staff of the 11th Airborne Division "Angels"
 * Purple Heart as Colonel and Chief of Staff of the 11th Airborne Division "Angels"
 * Legion of Merit
 * Bronze Star Medal
 * Air Medal
 * World War II Victory Medal
 * American Campaign Medal