The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private Walter W. Hersey (ASN: 39171590), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the *** Infantry Regiment, II Corps, in action against the enemy. On ** February 1943, Private Hersey was one of a group of six who volunteered for the task of scouting the enemy and re-taking a position lost by a platoon. Despite heavy enemy machine gun and rifle fire, Private Hersey energetically proceeded with this group which killed several of the enemy and re-took the position. The courage and devotion to duty displayed by Private Hersey is meritorious and deserving of emulation.