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 First Class [then Sergeant] Clarence C. Mills (ASN: US-52058260), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company E, 9th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 9 October 1951 in the vicinity of Tondul, Korea. On this date Company E was attacking vital enemy positions when sudden bursts of automatic weapons and grenade fire halted the advance. Realizing the seriousness of the situation, Sergeant Mills, exposing himself to enemy observation and fire, maneuvered into a position and destroyed several hostile emplacements with hand grenades. He continued this action inflicting numerous casualties upon the enemy, thus enabling his unit to continue the advance and accomplish its mission successfully with a minimum of friendly casualties. The gallantry in action and devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Mills on this occasion reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.