Rotary Foundation Paul Harris Fellow
An award bearing the name of Rotary International Founder Paul Harris is presented to those distinguished individuals who have served and inspired Community & International Service. Rotary District 5320 Governor Roger McGonegal presented the award to Mr. Ehlers at the Awards Luncheon on May 20th. Walter is a Buena Park Resident and an Honorary Member of the Buena Park Rotary Club.
is a great example of the Rotary Motto of “Service abpve Self” he joined the Army from Manhattan, Kansas, and by June 9, 1944 was serving as a Staff Sergeant in the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division. On that day, near Goville, France, he led his unit’s attack against German forces and single-handedly defeated several enemy machinegun nests. The next day, his platoon came under heavy fire and he covered their withdrawal, carried a wounded rifleman to safety, and continued to lead despite his own wounds. For his actions, he was issued the Medal of Honor six months later, on December 19, 1944.