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 Clyde Cunningtubby (ASN: RA-18273824), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 34th Infantry Regiment, 24th Infantry Division, in action on 20 July 1950 near Taejon, Korea. The city of Taejon had been surrounded by numerically superior enemy forces and the route of withdrawal had been cut off by enemy road blocks. Private First Class Cunningtubby was rendering first aid to those who were injured during the fighting in the city. On one occasion, under extremely heavy artillery, mortar and automatic weapons fired he worked for four hours to free four men who were pinned beneath a destroyed truck. He proceeded giving first aid to the wounded and carrying others to places of shelter where they would be comparatively safe from enemy fire. During the entire period he rendered first aid and cared for some thirty wounded men. The act of gallantry displayed by Private First Class Cunningtubby reflects great credit on himself and the military service.