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.