The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Clifford M. Head (ASN: 0-1310440), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in France, Germany and Luxembourg from 21 November 1944 to 5 January 1945. During this period, Captain Head, Commanding Company G, *** Infantry Regiment, led his troops in a series of offensive successes against the enemy. On 23 November his troops, inspired by the gallant example of personal bravery on the part of their leader, thwarted a powerful counterattack near ****, France, and went on to seize the village. On 8 December he led his unit across the **** River and held important high ground thus gained against sharp, tank-supported counterattacks. When his company was committed in the Battle of the **** Salient on 27 December, Captain Head displayed the same qualities of aggressive leadership which have always characterized his services as a combat leader. With consummate tactical skill, Captain Head organized and led an assault which pierced the German lines near ****, Luxembourg, and proceeded on with such rapidity that the Germans were prevented from effectively re-forming their numerically superior forces in this area. His brilliant service reflects credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.