The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Commander Walter Gale Ebert (NSN: 0-63429), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action in the performance of his duties as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SCAMP (SS-277) during the FIFTH War Patrol of that Submarine in enemy controlled waters from 22 October 1943 to 26 November 1943. Displaying great skill and aggressiveness during a series of bold attacks on heavily escorted merchant and combatant vessels, Commander Ebert succeeded in sinking and damaging approximately 20,500 tons of enemy shipping. In addition, a hazardous special mission was successfully completed. His coolness and high devotion to duty enabled him to evade all enemy countermeasures and bring his ship safely back to port. His conduct throughout was an inspiration to the officers and men in his ship and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Commander Walter Gale Ebert (NSN: 0-63429), United States Navy, for gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during the FIRST and SECOND War Patrols of the U.S.S. SCAMP (SS-277) from 1 March to 4 June 1943. While Commanding Officer of that Submarine, he daringly and adeptly maneuvered his ship into positions from which to strike the enemy, and aggressively attacked, sinking a valuable converted merchant seaplane tender of 6,853 tons, and damaging three other vessels totaling 13,174 tons. Further, in spite of heavy and persistent enemy counter measures, he handled his ship expertly to avoid damage, and returned her safely to port. His actions and conduct were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.