(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Specialist Fourth Class Walter F. Walicki, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy in the Republic of Vietnam. With complete disregard for his personal safety, Specialist Fourth Class Walicki and his squad leader advanced through a hail of enemy rounds to within 10 meters of the Viet Cong. When his squad leader was wounded, he ran to the aid of the wounded man and was himself also seriously wounded. Specialist Fourth Class Walicki dauntlessly continued to put forth devastating fire until fire from the hostile position to his front was silenced. 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, his unit, and the United States Army.