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 Arthur L. Clegg (ASN: RA-39550907), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters Battery, 13th Field Artillery Battalion, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 16 and 17 July 1950 near the Kum River, Korea. The 13th Field Artillery Battalion was in direct support of the 19th Infantry Regiment in the defense of the Kum River Line. When the enemy attack was launched, wire communications between the forward Command Post and the firing positions were shot out. Sergeant Clegg volunteered to accompany the Communications Sergeant forward in attempt to reestablish these communications. They worked in open terrain and under intense mortar fire. When it became impossible to keep the wire lines intact, Sergeant Clegg joined another Field Artillery Battalion, where he took part in the fire fight. He assisted in unloading a burning ammunition truck. Sergeant Clegg organized a group of men into a rifle unit and led them in clearing the area of sniper fire. When withdrawal became necessary, Sergeant Clegg led this group in reducing a series of road blocks, enabling 200 men to withdraw. He lead this group of 200 in the withdrawal, encouraging them and caring for the wounded. By his courage gallantry and devotion to duty, Sergeant Clegg keep communications open between the firing positions and forward area as long as possible. He was largely responsible for the evacuation, as a unit, of 300 men who were then able to rejoin their unit. Sergeant Clegg’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service.