(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 Sergeant Laverne H. Klockentager (ASN: RA-17171038), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 8066th Mechanized Reconnaissance Platoon, attached to the 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in July and August 1950. 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.

(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 Sergeant Laverne H. Klockentager (ASN: RA-17171038), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with the 8066th Mechanized Reconnaissance Platoon, attached to the 25th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Korea in July and August 1950. 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.