Walter E. Downs
Home Town: Stillwater, Oklahoma
Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 102 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Walter E. Downs, First Lieutenant (Armor), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces in April 1943, in Tunisia. First Lieutenant Downs’ 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, his unit, and the United States Army.
