By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private Walter Baxter, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the World War I Victory Medals awarded him. While serving as Company Runner with Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, throughout the Aisne Marne Offensive from 18 to 29 July 1918, Private Baxter constantly carried messages through heavily bombarded and machine gunned areas with total disregard for personal safety, and showed initiative and great presence of mind in maintaining connections between Posts of Command when same were moved several times during his absence. This soldier’s willingness to volunteer for any duty at any time and the judgment shown in the accomplishing of his mission were an inspiration to all that knew him. On 26 July, after the capture of Le Charmel, he established and maintained communication between the assembly center of the troops in Le Charmel and the Battalion Post of Command through intense artillery fire.