Walter A. Galary
Private First Class, U.S. Army

On 14 October 1943, Private First Class Walter A. Galary was serving with the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, Fifth U.S. Army.

On that day, PFC Galary’s unit was in action against German forces at Salerno, Italy during the Italian Campaign. PFC Galary’s courageous actions and extraordinary heroism that day earned him the U.S. Army's second highest award for valor, the Distinguished Service Cross.

On 28 May 1944, PFC Galary’s unit was in action against German forces at Anzio, Italy, when he was Killed in Action.

Medals, Awards and Badges

Distinguished Service Cross
Purple Heart
Army Good Conduct Medal
American Campaign Medal
European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with Arrowhead Pin and 3 Bronze Stars
World War II Victory Medal
Croix de Guerre with Palm (France)
Combat Infantryman Badge

Distinguished Service Cross Citation (Synopsis)

Private First Class Walter A. Galary (ASN: 31062665), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 179th Infantry Regiment, 45th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 14 October 1943. Private First Class Galary's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 45th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 59 (1944)

Burial

Private First Class Walter A. Galary is buried at the Sicily-Rome American Cemetery and Memorial in Nettuno, Città Metropolitana di Roma Capitale, Lazio, Italy, in Plot B, Row 14, Grave 35.

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