The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Walter E. Abrams (ASN: 32718042), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Field Artillery Battalion, XII Corps, in action against the enemy on 19 September 1944, in France. Corporal Abrams, together with his party were forced to leave their jeep and take cover due to enemy machine gun and small arms fire. Plans, outlined by Corporal Abrams, were put into effect and the alone crawled back to his vehicle, reached inside, and started the motor. He then jumped into the vehicle and under a hail of enemy fire drove his vehicle off the road to a prearranged place and picked up the balance of his party. En route back via cross-country, Corporal Abrams reported the presence of enemy troops to our own forces. The courage and initiative of Corporal Abrams reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.