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 [then Sergeant] Clifford V. Schiely (ASN: 35463317), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 317th Infantry Regiment, 80th Infantry Division, in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 8 October 1944 in France. While commanding a machine gun section attached to the leading rifle platoon in an attack on Mt. St. Jean, France, Staff Sergeant Schiely rendered urgent first aid to a seriously wounded comrade at great personal risk, and evacuated the casualty even after being personally wounded by mortar fire. His conspicuous bravery, initiative, and devotion to a fellow soldier were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.