The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant [then Sergeant] Clarence Lackner (ASN: RA-36294956/37294956), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Germany, on 8 October 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Sergeant Clarence Lackner (ASN: RA-36294956/37294956), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company F, 2d Battalion, 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the vicinity of Mosles, Normandy, France, on 7 June 1944. During the confusion of battle, a supporting tank mistakenly opened fire upon one of the company’s platoons. Sergeant Lackner, in the face of withering enemy fire, voluntarily advanced to the tank and notified the crew of its grave error. His exemplary action undoubtedly saved many of his comrades’ lives and earned him the praise of all who witnessed his deed. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.