(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private First Class Walter Batisse LaPointe (ASN: RA-17324598), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star (Posthumously) for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in connection with military operations against the enemy as a member of Company F, 8th Cavalry Regiment, 1st Cavalry Division, in action during an intense firefight near Homang-ni, on 9 October 1951. As Company F attacked Hill 347, Private LaPointe moved ahead of the company line, seeking out and firing on enemy emplacements. Ignoring the intense fire the foe was directing on the area, Private LaPointe displayed superb courage and determination by advancing whenever possible and setting up his weapon in unprotected but commanding positions. He bravely continued in this manner, providing much needed automatic weapons fire for his comrades, until mortally wounded. Private LaPointe’s gallantry reflects the highest credit on himself and the military service.