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 Staff Sergeant Clarence E. Weck (ASN: 36378566), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 331st Infantry Regiment, 83d Infantry Division, in action on 12 April 1945, in Germany. Sergeant Weck was platoon guide during the attack of his company toward the town of Kameritz. When the platoon ran into heavy enemy small arms fire the platoon sergeant was fatally wounded. Without hesitation Sergeant Weck took command and urged the men forward by continually running from man to man in complete disregard for his own personal safety. In the course of his gallant action he was fatally wounded, but his aggressive leadership enabled the platoon to continue the attack and achieve its mission. Sergeant Weck’s outstanding bravery and devotion to duty reflect the highest credit upon himself and exemplify the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.