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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    3d Battalion

    Regiment:

    5th Marines, 1st Provisional Marine Brigade (Rein.)

    Division:

    1st Marine Division (Rein.)

    Action Date:

    August 10, 1950

    Headquarters, 8th Army, Korea (EUSAK), General Orders No. 72 (September 16, 1950)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star (Army Award) to Private First Class Lester O. Clary (MCSN: 667004), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a member of Headquarters and Service Company, Third Battalion, Fifth Marines, First Provisional Marine Brigade, in action against an armed enemy on 10 August 1950 near Kosang, Korea. On 10 August 1950, Private Clary was a member of an artillery forward observer team when he noted the forward elements of a reconnaissance company come under heavy enemy surprise fire, which caused many casualties. Without regard for his own personal safety, Private Clary voluntarily made five trips across open terrain, through intense enemy fire, and assisted in bringing six wounded men to the aid station. The gallantry displayed by Private Clary on this occasion reflects great credit on himself and the United States Naval Service.