The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major (Infantry), [then Captain] Clinton W. Kuhns (ASN: 0-325003), United States Army, for gallantry in action near Abucay Hacienda, Bataan, Philippine Islands, on or about 16 January 1942. A numerically superior hostile force attacked and drove back the 52d Infantry Regiment, which was assigned the mission of covering the left flank of the 41st Infantry Division, Philippine Army. Major Kuhns, although serving in an advisory capacity as an instructor, voluntarily took command of a reserve company of the 43d Infantry Regiment and personally led it into battle against the determined Japanese force. Under his courageous and forceful leadership, the unit pressed the counterattack in such a manner that lost ground and weapons were recaptured and the threat to the regimental command post and the left flank of the division was relieved. The superior bravery and consummate devotion to duty displayed by Captain Kuhns during this gallant action reflect marked credit on himself, the infantry, and the military service.