Major Schmidlin proceeded to Korea with 59 Canadian Field Squadron as Commanding Officer. Due to his sound planning and competent direction the squadron has reached a high state of operational efficiency. In particular this officer's work has been outstanding in the dangerous task of removal, resitting and laying of minefields. Due to the nature of operations minefields have played an important part in the defence of the brigade and divisional sectors. Major Schmidlin personally directed many of the required tasks in the minefields under conditions which in addition to the danger always present from exploding mines was made more hazardous by the fact that the areas concerned were constantly being heavily mortared and shelled by the enemy. His gallantry and complete disregard for his personal safety were an example to all members of his squadron. These qualities together with his sound knowledge of engineer problems, and his high standard of devotion to duty raised the morale of his officers and men to a high peak and the squadron's achievements are a tribute to his leadership.
