(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Walter Charles Wickboldt, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Philippine Islands, in 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Wickboldt, 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.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
19th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1943 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Walter Charles Wickboldt, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945.
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Legion of Merit
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)Regiment:
19th Infantry RegimentDivision:
24th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
1943 – 1945
United States Military Academy Register of Graduates(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Walter Charles Wickboldt, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commanding Officer of the 19th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, from 1943 to 1945.