Navy Federal Credit Union

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    March 26, 1953

    The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Walter Kures (MCSN: 1113915), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Platoon Sergeant in Company C, First Battalion, Fifth Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 26 March 1953. Participating in the defense of an outpost well forward of the main line of resistance during an assault by a numerically superior enemy force, Sergeant Kures moved about in the open from position to position, constantly rallying and shifting his men in order to repulse the attackers. Through his outstanding courage and leadership in the face of intense hostile fire, he was instrumental in the infliction of numerous casualties upon the enemy and materially aided in the defense of the outpost. Killed in action by enemy fire during the fierce encounter, Sergeant Kures served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.