Walter E. Ahrens

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Walter E. Ahrens, Private, U.S. Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in Southern France. Private Ahrens distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 15 August 1944 while serving with the U.S. Army Engineers. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.