(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Service Cross to Major General Fred Livingood Walker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding the 36th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the vicinity of Velletri and Rome, Italy from 30 May 1944 to 5 June 1944. Major General Walker’s inspiring leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 36th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.
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United States ArmyRank:
Major GeneralDivision:
36th Infantry DivisionAction Date:
May 30 – June 5, 1944
Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 83 (September 27, 1944) -
Distinguished Service Cross
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United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 15, 1918
War Department, General Orders 89 (1919)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Major (Infantry) Fred L. Walker, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near the Marne River, France, 15 July 1918. Holding a front of more than 4 1/2 kilometers along the Marne River, Major Walker commanded a front-line battalion, which received the principal shock of the German attack on the French Army Corps front, but inflicted great losses on the enemy as the latter crossed the river. Those who succeeded in crossing were thrown into such confusion that they were unable to follow the barrage; and, through the effective leadership of this officer, no Germans remained in his sector south of the river at the end of the day’s action. When one platoon had been cut off by an entire enemy battalion near the river, he sent other units to its relief and captured the entire German battalion, numbering 200 soldiers and 5 officers, including the battalion commander.
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Regiment:
30th Infantry RegimentDivision:
3d Division, American Expeditionary ForcesAction Date:
July 15, 1918
Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Major (Infantry) Fred L. Walker, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving with the 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, Major Walker was in command of the front line Battalion at the battle of the Marine, 15 July 1918, and covering a front on the river of four and one-half kilometers, his Battalion received the principal shock of the German attack on the French Army Corps front; inflicted great losses on the enemy while they were crossing at many points on this front, throwing into such confusion all those who crossed the Marne that they were unable to follow the Germany barrage and did such effective work that no Germans remained in his front south of the Marne at the end of the day’s fight, and captured over 200 men and five officers including the Battalion Commander. [A Distinguished Service Cross was awarded for this action.]