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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Frank Walters (ASN: RA-13215307), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 21st Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Kigya, Korea, on 25 August 1950. Sergeant Walters was manning an observation post in a sector f the front held by a South Korean regiment when the enemy launched a heavy assault on a broad front. When, as a result of the enemy’s overwhelming superiority in numbers the friendly unit was forced to withdraw to new positions. Sergeant Walters refused to withdraw from his forward position. Displaying outstanding courage and devotion to duty, he remained in his exposed position, directing the placement of artillery and mortar fire on the advancing enemy with such deadly effect that in spite of its initial success and numerical advantage the enemy force was disorganized and withdrew from the area with heavy losses. Sergeant Walters’ courageous action and complete devotion to duty reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the United States Infantry.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Division:

    24th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, 24th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 222 (1951)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Frank Walters, United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 24th Infantry Division in Korea. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.