(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Clarence E. Cutshaw, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 558th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Armored Division, in action in January 1945, in the European Theater of Operations. A radio operator, Private First Class Cutshaw advanced with forward elements during a cavalry attack upon a strongly defended enemy installation in the Campholz woods, near Borg. When withering automatic weapons, mortar and artillery fire poured down from the position and forced the troops to withdraw, Private First Class Cutshaw, realizing the great necessity for maintaining contact with supporting Artillery Batteries, remained behind with his radio and disregarding the danger as shells burst around him, coolly transmitted adjustments and brought effective fire upon hostile gun emplacements, enabling the assault to continue. 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, the 7th Armored Division, and the United States Army.