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 Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Bertram J. Clark, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 115th Infantry Regiment, 29th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 8 December 1944. After numerous unsuccessful attempts by Company C, 115th Infantry to neutralize three strongly-defended fortifications along the west bank of the Roer River, tanks were ordered forward to support the riflemen. Although the route of advance was under direct enemy observation and subjected to intense enemy artillery fire, Second Lieutenant Clark succeeded in guiding the tanks to their forward positions and successfully directed their fire upon the enemy positions. After several strong points have been neutralized by this fire, Second Lieutenant Clark returned to his company to lead his men in an assault upon the remainder of the enemy positions. Although the area was still under heavy enemy fire, Second Lieutenant Clark unhesitantly advanced forward calling on his men to follow. Inspired by his outstanding courage and determination, the platoon increased the momentum of the assault and completely destroyed the enemy positions. Second Lieutenant Clark was seriously wounded during this action by enemy mortar fire and later died of his wounds.