The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class James H. Walters (ASN: 6664309), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 3d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 1 October 1944, near ****, Holland. Private First Class Walters, acting as Platoon Scout, courageously made a survey of enemy-held ground, located a strong enemy position, and reported its location to his platoon leader, then voluntarily led a patrol to the enemy position. The patrol made contact with the enemy and in the ensuing fire fight, Private First Class Walters was seriously wounded by machine gun fire and later died in the hospital. Private First Class Walters’ service was a credit to his organization and was in keeping with the highest standards of the United States Airborne Forces.