Career
Steindam joined the Army from his birth city of Austin, Texas in 1968. On October 1, 1969, he arrived in South Vietnam and by February 1, 1970 was serving as a first lieutenant in Troop B, 3rd Squadron, 4th Cavalry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. Steindam, aged 23 at his death, was buried in Restland Memorial Park, Dallas, Texas.
Foreign conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty.