(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Major (Infantry) Casper Clough, Jr. (ASN: 0-21979), United States Army, for gallantry in action in connection with combat operations against the enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 100th Infantry Battalion (Separate), attached to the 104th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Major Clough, 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 Major (Infantry) Casper Clough, Jr. (ASN: 0-21979), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 1st Battalion, 26th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in North Africa and Sicily in 1943. Despite heavy enemy fire, Major Clough fearlessly reconnoitered favorable positions for his battalion. His courageous and brilliant leadership under exceptionally adverse conditions, coupled with his keen tactical judgment, aided materially in routing the enemy. 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.