The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Private First Class Walter R. Eichholz (MCSN: 1285295), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a Machine Gunner of Weapons Company, Third Battalion, Seventh Marines, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on the night of 8 – 9 July 1953. With his unit sustaining numerous casualties when an overwhelming enemy force launched a murderous artillery and mortar barrage on the forward outpost, followed by wave after wave of assaulting infantrymen, Private First Class Eichholz fearlessly delivered deadly fire upon the onrushing enemy and, when his weapon was destroyed, proceeded to supervise and assist in the expeditious evacuation of the wounded to rear area medical facilities. Despite the devastating hostile fire which blanketed the area, he gallantly traversed the entire company sector to administer aid to his stricken comrades and, on several occasions, courageously moved forward of friendly lines to assist the wounded. Informed that ammunition was urgently needed on the outpost position, he carried out several trips forward of the company supply point in the face of withering enemy fire to deliver the critically needed ammunition to the outpost. Mortally wounded by an enemy shell while performing these heroic acts, Private First Class Eichholz, by his aggressive fighting spirit, outstanding courage and inspiring efforts in behalf of others, was instrumental in the saving of many lives and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. He gallantly gave his life for his country.