to direct the installation of a gun and, although under heavy sniper and machine-gun fire, remained at the gun and supervised the firing on a cave until this strong point was neutralized. His courage and inspiring leadership throughout were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. Silver Star citation Citation: The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain Lewis William Walt (MCSN: 0-5436), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while commanding an assault company of the First Marine Raider Battalion during action against enemy Japanese forces on Tulagi, Solomon Islands, 7 August 1942. Exercising keen judgment and distinctive leadership, Captain Walt, with complete disregard for his own safety, directed the attack by his company on a strongly entrenched and cleverly concealed Japanese force, ultimately compelling the enemy to retire. In the same action, observing that several men of his assault force were seriously wounded by hostile fire, Captain Walk, although he, himself, was exposed to intense machine gun and sniper fire, rushed forward and personally dragged two of his men to cover, thereby saving their lives. His inspiring heroism was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service. See also Battle of Cape Gloucester References This article contains text in the public domain from the United States Marine Corps. Bibliography Web External links 1913 births 1989 deaths United States Marine Corps generals United States Army officers Marine Raiders Assistant Commandants of the United States Marine Corps United States Marine Corps personnel of World War II United States Marine Corps personnel of the Korean War United States Marine Corps personnel of the Vietnam War Recipients of the Navy Cross (United States) Recipients of the Navy Distinguished Service Medal Recipients of the Silver Star Recipients of the Legion of Merit 3 Walt, Lewis William Recipients of the Gallantry Cross (Vietnam) Recipients of the Order of Military Merit (Korea) Order of National Security Merit members People from Wabaunsee County, Kansas Burials at Quantico National Cemetery Colorado National Guard personnel