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 Walter Theodore Koehler, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as an Aidman with Company G, 2d Battalion, 15th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Koyangdae, Korea on 28 July 1952. His unit, manning a forward outpost on high ground, came under fierce attack from three sides by a hostile force of company strength and, in the initial burst of fire the platoon runner was wounded. Hearing the stricken soldier call out, Private Koehler dashed fearlessly through the fire-swept impact area and quickly ministered first aid. Although the determined foe closed within 5 yards of friendly trenches and lobbed grenades into the position, Private Koehler ignored the imminent danger, continued to attend his wounded comrade, and refused to seek shelter when enemy fragmentation grenades landed nearby. He was mortally wounded during this action. Private Koehler’s fearlessness under fire and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the military service.