The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Dean O. Clark (ASN: RA-17273449), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Company D, 1st Battalion, 35th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division. During the early morning hours of 30 August 1950 near Malsan-ni, Korea, a large hostile force advanced under cover of darkness to within twenty yards of an infantry company’s position. When the position became untenable and withdrawal was ordered, Private First Class Clark remained to provide covering fire with a machine gun. After displacement had been effected, he carried a wounded man to safety and removed his machine gun to the new position. He then joined his company in a counterattack, which regained the former position and inflicted severe casualties on the enemy. Private First Class Clark courageous initiative and selfless devotion to duty and to his comrades reflect the highest credit on himself and the military service.