Harold Walz

ASN:32974529

Bronze Star Medal

WALZ, HAROLD J., T-4: BSM, GO 15 1945

32974829, T4, for heroic conduct in action on 3 October, 1944, near Holland. T4 Walz was a radio operator in a liaison party to the 508th PIR holding a defensive position near (censored) woods. At about 2400 the enemy launched a determined attack with approximately 200 men supported by a an undetermined number of tanks. This attack was preceded by a severe enemy artillery concentration. T4 Walz went preceded by a severe enemy artillery concentration. T4 Walz went forward as a radio operator with the battalion commander and the Artillery LO and transmitted fire direction orders for more than 2000 rounds of artillery. His initiative, courage, and devotion to duty under fire were highly instrumental in effecting the repulse of the enemy attack. He entered military service from Montrose, New York.

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