Walter D. Ehlers Walter David Ehlers ( May 7 , 1921 -- February 20 , 2014 ) was a United States Army soldier and a recipient of the US armed forces ' highest decoration , the Medal of Honor , for his actions in World War II .
Walter D. Ehlers Walter David Ehlers ( May 7 , 1921 -- February 20 , 2014 ) was a former United States Army soldier . Ehlers received the Medal of Honor for his actions in World War II .