The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Walter Herbert Grant (ASN: 0-22093), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division in action against the enemy in North Africa during the period from January to April 1943. Major Grant, while under heavy enemy fire, continuously reconnoitered for advantageous positions for his machine guns and mortars. Major Grant’s heroic actions were largely responsible for providing excellent supporting fire which contributed greatly to the ultimate defeat and surrender of the enemy in that position. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Grant, 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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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
World War II
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 137 (December 4, 1944)(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 Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Walter Herbert Grant (ASN: 0-22093), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during the period from June to December 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Grant, 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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Silver Star
Service:
United States ArmyRank:
Major (Infantry)Batallion:
2d BattalionRegiment:
16th Infantry RegimentDivision:
1st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
July 12, 1943
Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, General Orders No. 9 (January 9, 1945)The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Major (Infantry) Walter Herbert Grant (ASN: 0-22093), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Ponte Olivo, Sicily, on 12 July 1943. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Grant, 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.