The Story:
In the pre-assault planning for Fallujah and Hit in the fall of 2004, Capt. Schauble coordinated all artillery fire and sniper operations. During the seizures of both Iraqi cities, Schauble’s team successfully engaged enemy targets. On Jan. 3, 2005, Schauble and his team were searching for a highvalue target when they came under heavy enemy fire. Schauble ran into a farmhouse to recover a fallen Marine, drawing fire from insurgents inside. Despite being shot and wounded, Schauble shot two insurgents, allowing his Marines to counter-attack. On Sept. 11, 2006, Schauble was awarded the Silver Star for his efforts at the farmhouse, the Bronze Star with a combat “V” for valor for his actions from Oct. 11-16, 2004, and the Meritorious Service Medal for his work with a new training unit.