The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Walter E. Conway (ASN: 0-1292309), United States Army, for gallantry in action as Commanding Officer, Company E, 2d Battalion, 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action near Pohang, Korea, on 12 September 1950. His battalion had launched an attack against a key hill. Shortly after his company had started the ascent it was met by intense fire from a large enemy force which was positioned in bunker-type emplacements. His company was subsequently ordered to make a slight withdrawal to occupy defensive positions during the night. With utter disregard for his own safety Captain Conway moved through the area making certain that all his men including the wounded had withdrawn. Unable to locate one of his men he advanced to the former position in an effort to find this man. Although subjected to intense automatic weapons and small arms fire he moved through the area, recovered the body of his Sergeant who had fallen in the earlier action. Captain Conway’s gallant action reflects the greatest credit on himself and the United States Infantry.