The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Kenneth M. Walter (ASN: 12009097), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 16th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of Stolberg, Germany, on 3 October 1944. When his squad was captured during a fierce engagement with the enemy, Sergeant Walter made a daring break from his captors and, despite coverless terrain and intense hostile fire, fearlessly attempted to reach his command post and furnish them with important information. In the performance of his gallant deed, Sergeant Walter was mortally wounded. 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.