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Arthur
Richard
Walk
1895-04-11

–

1953-04-19

Born:

Clarksburg

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Clarksburg

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Before his death in 1953, Arthur Walk attained the rank of a U.S. Army Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Action Date:

    February 2 – December 31, 1952
    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 49 (June 9, 1953)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pride in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit (Posthumously) to Brigadier General Arthur Richard Walk, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States from 2 February 1952 to 31 December 1952.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 11, 1918
    GHQ, American Expeditionary Forces, Citation Orders No. 8 (March 1, 1920)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Arthur Richard Walk, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Cierges, France, 11 October 1918, while directing the movements of a battalion during an attack.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    37th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    37th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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) Arthur Richard Walk, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Chief of Staff, and subsequently as Commanding Officer of the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Walk and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Richard Walk, United States Army, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Walk and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    148th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    37th Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 37th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 335 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Infantry) Arthur Richard Walk, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 148th Infantry Regiment, 37th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Luzon, Philippine Islands, in 1945. 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    July 15, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Arthur Richard Walk, 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 with Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 15 July 1918, near Fossoy, France, at the imminent risk of his life during an intense artillery preparation by the enemy, Captain Walk exhibited an ability to command troops under most trying conditions by maintaining complete control of two platoons of his company and keeping them intact as an organized fighting force although exposed to intense shell fire.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant]

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 11, 1918
    Headquarters, 3d Division, A.E.F., Citation Orders No. 22 (July 8, 1919)

    By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Captain (Infantry), [then First Lieutenant] Arthur Richard Walk, 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 with Company K, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, on 11 October 1918, at Cunel Woods the 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, advanced to “leap-frog” the 2d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, but was completely demoralized and scattered by terrific barrage before reaching the “jumping off” place, and Captain Walk went out among the scattered units and after reorganizing them led them to the “jump off” point. He was twice knocked down by shell explosions but continued his work of reorganization until the success of the attack was assured.