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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 Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Walter Montieth Whitman, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while Commanding the 325th Infantry Regiment, 82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Fleville and St. Juvin, France, 11 – 12 October 1918. When his regiment was attacked in column before reaching the line which it was to hold Colonel Whitman took command and personally led his men into action. Always on the firing line, he led four attacks under heavy fire from artillery, machine-guns, and snipers on the hill east of St. Juvin, the fourth of which was successful. He maintained his post of command on or near the front line throughout the engagement and by his personal example of courage inspired his men to valiant and successful combat.

Awards Received

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    325th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    82d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    World War I
    War Department, General Orders No. 89 (1919)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Infantry) Walter Montieth Whitman, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I. Colonel Whitman Commanded with marked distinction the 325th Infantry, 82d Division, throughout its period of service in France. An able and aggressive leader, he achieved eminent success in all the missions assigned to him, contributing materially to the achievements of his division.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    June 22 – July 17, 1898
    War Department, General Orders No. 126 (1919)

    First Lieutenant (Infantry) Walter Montieth Whitman, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star Citation for was cited for gallantry in action in the Santiago de Cuba Campaign, 22 June to 17 July 1898.