Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    358th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    90th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    August 19, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 90 (November 13, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Walter Charles Giebelstein (ASN: 37663847), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 358th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division, in France. On 19 August 1944, in the vicinity the Chambois, France, Private Giebelstein was serving as one member of a two-man rocket launcher team, advancing with elements of the 358th Infantry Regiment against determined enemy resistance. When several enemy tanks approached, the two men moved from position to a position exposed to enemy fire, and calmly held their fire until the enemy came within close range. Expending only five rounds of ammunition, they destroyed four tanks. The heroic actions of Private Giebelstein, and his companion, and their courageous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of military forces of United States.