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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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Lucius Walton (ASN: 0-22734), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 2nd Battalion, 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 9 November 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Walton was directing an attack north of the Hannibois Woods. He personally led elements of Company F and Company G through heavy enemy fire, inspiring his men by his fearless leadership. When an enemy machine gun fired at his group, killing a sergeant and wounding several other enlisted men, Lieutenant Colonel Walton boldly walked directly to the position, placed effective fire upon it, destroying the gun and killing the crew. During this action he was hit three times but despite his wounds he courageously continued to lead his troops on to the objective. Lieutenant Colonel Walton then returned through heavy enemy mortar fire to his forward observation post and directed the advance of the Battalion until the operation was completed. Lieutenant Colonel Walton’s intrepid leadership was inspirational to his troops; his personal courage and supreme devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    92d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 92d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 48 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Lucius Walton, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 92d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    September 7, 1954 – January 20, 1955

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 43 (June 24, 1955)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Colonel (Infantry) Robert L. Walton, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 7 September 1954 to 20 January 1955.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    377th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    95th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    November 9, 1944

    Headquarters, THIRD U.S. Army, General Orders No. 119 (December 31, 1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Robert Lucius Walton, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with an Infantry Company of the 377th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in France, on 9 November 1944. Lieutenant Colonel Walton’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 95th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.