Fred L. Walz

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal (Army Award) to Fred L. Walz (666583), Private First Class, U.S. Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against an armed enemy while serving with the FIRST Marine Division, FMF, near Chingdong-ni, Korea, on 7 August 1950. On this date, Private First Class Walz, a rifleman, with complete disregard for his personal safety, repeatedly exposed himself to the enemy. The gallantry displayed by Private First Class Walz reflects credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.