(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Technician Fourth Grade Gilbert C. Walcher, Jr. (ASN: 20840271), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 557th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action at Kerderve, France, on 3 September 1944. Technician Fourth Grade Walcher’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.