Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Unit:

Company I, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

Company I, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

For wounds received in action on 9 December 1944 in Lorraine, France.


This award was obtained in the form of an Oak Leaf to be attached on the ribbon of the first award.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 58 (26 December 1944).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

2nd Lieutenant

Unit:

Company I, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division "Santa Fe", U.S. Army

Second Lieutenant Walter A. Bomberger, O-887634, Infantry, United States Army, for gallantry in action at *** [Lutrebois], Belgium on 2 January 1945. When his platoon was about to cross open terrain in an attack upon strong enemy positions, it was subjected to an intense enemy mortar barrage augmented by small arms fire. Realizing that the success of the operation lay in pressing the attack, Lieutenant Bomberger shouted words of encouragement to his men, urging them to follow him as he began to cross the open ground under enemy fire. While directing and leading his men in the final assault upon the objective, Lieutenant Bomberger was killed by enemy fire. His outstanding leadership, courage and disregard for personal safety bespeak such gallantry in action as to be in accord with military tradition.
Entered military service from Nebraska.

Posthumously awarded.
Headquarters 35th Infantry Division, General Orders No. 18 (16 March 1945).