The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Clifford J. O’Grady (ASN: US-55024634), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy on 27 July 1951 in the vicinity of Taeusan, Korea. On that date Corporal O’Grady was attached to Company A, when the unit spearheaded an attack against a strongly fortified enemy-held hill. As the unit advanced, it was pinned down by heavy enemy mortar, small arms, and automatic weapons fire, inflicting numerous friendly casualties. Corporal O’Grady, with utter disregard for his personal safety, constantly exposed himself to enemy observation and fire while rendering medical aid to the wounded. When evacuation of seriously wounded men was necessary, Corporal O’Grady personally carried them to positions of safety where adequate medical attention was administered. He continued in this manner until he was seriously wounded by an enemy round and had to be evacuated. The gallantry and devotion to duty and comrades demonstrated by Corporal O’Grady reflect great credit upon himself and the military service.