The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Beasor Barrow Walker (ASN: 0-1300236), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Normandy, France, on 30 July 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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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Silver Star
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Distinguished Service Cross
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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
November 19, 1944
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 118 (July 4, 1945)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 Silver Star to Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Beasor Barrow Walker (ASN: 0-1300236), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 19 November 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, 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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Distinguished Service Cross
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Captain (Infantry)Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
26th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
March 18, 1945
Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 274 (September 29, 1945)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 Captain (Infantry) Beasor Barrow Walker, Sr. (ASN: 0-1300236), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as Commanding Officer, Company G, 2d Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Wullsoneid, Germany, on 18 March 1945. Captain Walker courageously returned the fire of an enemy patrol which attacked him, killing two of the foe and forcing the remainder to withdraw. He ordered his outposts to cover and, disregarding intense enemy rocket and mortar fire, accurately directed artillery upon counterattacking Germans. Despite direct automatic fire, he advanced and single-handedly destroyed a machine gun crew, and, engaging nearby riflemen in hand-to-hand combat, dispersed the group. He then skillfully deployed his men and led an aggressive and successful assault against remaining strongpoints in the town. Captain Walker’s extraordinary heroism, 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 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.