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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 26, 1944

    Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 13 (January 13, 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 First Lieutenant (Infantry) Walter P. Carr, Jr. (ASN: 0-519672), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 26 December 1944 in Belgium. On the night of 26 December 1944, Lieutenant Carr, Rifle Platoon Leader, led a patrol through enemy infested woods into a town held by besieged American forces. Improvising camouflage clothing from white parachutes to blend with the weather conditions, he guided his patrol through active enemy machine gun positions to secure vital information from the headquarters of the besieged troops, returning safely to his battalion with a complete report. The success of the patrol, executed under hazardous conditions, contributed greatly in the assault on the following day which relieved the encircled forces. The bravery, aggressiveness, and loyal devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Carr were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Infantry)

    Division:

    80th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    October 24, 1944

    Headquarters, 80th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 86 (November 23, 1944)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Walter P. Carr, Jr. (ASN: 0-519672), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 80th Infantry Division in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 24 October 1944 in France. On the night of 24 October, First Lieutenant Carr was leading a patrol of 43 men with the mission of crossing the Seille River and capturing an enemy soldier from within the German held sector. While shuttling the river in a small rubber boat, Lieutenant Carr and his men were suddenly showered with enemy grenade and machine gun fire causing the patrol to disperse. Lieutenant Carr then reorganized his patrol and together with seven men continued on the mission. Upon crawling over 300 yards, Lieutenant Carr assaulted one of the foxholes severely wounding one German soldier and capturing another. He then forced his prisoner to accompany him in a crawl some 300 yards back to his patrol thereby accomplishing the mission assigned. The personal bravery under constant fire and sincere devotion to duty displayed by Lieutenant Carr were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.