The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Technical Sergeant Clarence J. Asche (ASN: 37152686), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division in action on 11 October 1944 in the vicinity of Maizieres les Metz, France. During an attack on the town by the ** Battalion, 357th Infantry Regiment, a Platoon Leader was wounded. Technical Sergeant Asche, Platoon Sergeant, immediately assumed command and led the platoon into the town. During the ensuing battle, he, voluntarily and at risk of his life, advanced through intense enemy fire and set an enemy-occupied house ablaze with a flame thrower. He then moved in full view of the enemy and diverted their fire from the advancing platoon. His courageous action materially aided the success of the mission, and inspired those who witnessed it. His gallantry was in accordance with high military tradition.