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 First Class Robert H. Walters (ASN: 39326167), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company D, 2d Battalion, 504th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82d Airborne Division, in action on 2 November 1944, near ****, Holland. Private First Class Walters, on outpost one thousand yards in front of his lines with five other men, was cut off with one comrade and outflanked by an enemy patrol of about thirty men. Despite overwhelming odds and a hail of fire delivered from three sides, Private First Class Walters opened fire with this Thompson Sub-Machine Gun until he was wounded and his ammunition was exhausted. Despite his wounds, he rose to his feet, advanced alone and threw Gammon Grenades until he forced the enemy to withdraw after killing five enemy soldiers and wounding four in a two hour action. By his heroic and determined action and his selfless devotion to duty, Private First Class Walters saved his outpost position, single-handedly broke up an enemy attack and rescued his trapped fellow patrol members. He refused treatment of his wounds until ordered, and then remained in the rear only long enough to have his wounds dressed. 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.