The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Staff Sergeant Clayton K. Arnott (ASN: 32226221), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 399th Armored Field Artillery Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany on 6 April 1945. While Sergeant Arnott was serving as air observer, his plane encountered heavy anti-aircraft fire. Evading the fire, he continued with his mission of registering artillery fire. He again encountered anti-aircraft fire and started adjusting fire on the enemy gun positions. While so doing, his plane was hit and forced to land. His courage and devotion to duty reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.