The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Chester R. Walker (ASN: 13073240), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 314th Infantry Regiment, 79th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 25 June 1944 in France. When enemy artillery pieces were firing from well emplaced positions in a steep cliff and harassing friendly troops who were engaging the enemy in the streets of Cherbourg, below, Sergeant Walker volunteered to attempt to demolish the guns. He made his way down the face of the cliff, burdened with demolition charges and constantly exposed to enemy small arms fire. The venture was made increasingly difficult and hazardous because a steady rain rendered the face of the cliff exceedingly precarious. Sergeant Walker unhesitatingly proceeded to place the explosive charges directly into the openings from which the enemy guns were firing and destroyed them. For his unflinching courage, initiative and devotion to duty, Sergeant Walker reflects highest credit on himself and the armed forces of the United States.