Military Records: Walter C. Goins, 1945, Winn Parish, LA.
Submitted by Greggory E. Davies, 120 Ted Price Lane, Winnfield, LA 71483
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From: June 22, 1945 Winnfield News-American

Awarded Bronze Star

Walter C. Goins, Private, Infantry, Headquarters Company, Second Battalion,
225th Infantry Regiment was awarded the Bronze Star for heroic achievement in
action on 16 March 1945, in the vicinity of Bliesranbach, Germany.  Private
Goins continually laid and repaired broken communication lines in the face
of heavy enemy artillery fire.  Since the terrain was such that vehicles could
not be used, wire reels had to be carried by hand and Private Goins had to
work rapidly as the rifle company he was serving moved forward with
accelerated speed.  The bravery and outstanding devotion to duty of Private
Goins, under hazardous conditions reflect the highest credit upon himself and
the Armed Forces of the United States.  He entered the service from Winnfield,
Louisiana.