Walter J. Bednarz

Walter J. Bednarz (10 March 1921 in Massachusetts – Killed in action 18 September 1944 in Berg en dal) was a American Corporal in the United States Army during World War II. He also was a recipient of the Distinguished Service Cross which was awarded for having distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism against an armed enemy in circumstances which do not justify the award of the Medal of Honor.

Awards

 * Distinguished Service Cross in 1944 (posthumously) as Corporal in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
 * Purple Heart (posthumously) as Private in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division
 * Combat Infantryman Badge (posthumously) as Private in the Headquarters Company, 3rd Battalion, 508th Parachute Infantry Regiment, 82nd Airborne Division