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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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Walter E. Bare, 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, while in command of the 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, operating near Cote-de-Chatillon and Landres-st-St. Georges to the Meuse-Argonne offensive during the month of October 1918.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    167th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 13 – November 1, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 1 (June 3, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Walter E. Bare, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Lieutenant Colonel Bare distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with the 167th Infantry Regiment, 42d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action at Landres et. St. Georges, France, from 13 October to 1 November 1918, and by his brilliant leadership.