Beasor B. Walker

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Beasor B. Walker, Captain (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy as Commanding Officer, Company G, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 March 1945, near Wullsoneid, Germany. Captain Walker courageously returned the fire of an enemy patrol which attacked him, killing two of the foe and forcing the remainder to withdraw. He ordered his outposts to cover and, disregarding intense enemy rocket and mortar fire, accurately directed artillery upon counterattacking Germans. Despite direct automatic fire, he advanced and single-handedly destroyed a machine gun crew, and, engaging nearby riflemen in hand-to-hand combat, dispersed the group. He then skillfully deployed his men and led an aggressive and successful assault against remaining strongpoints in the town. Captain Walker’s intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.