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 Clent D. Paschall (ASN: US-53016246), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the Medical Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 18 May 1951, in the vicinity of Kunmul-gol, Korea. On that date Private Paschall was an aidman attached to the 81-mm. mortar platoon of Company H. As the platoon advanced slowly up the rugged slope of a hill, it came under intense enemy small arms and automatic weapons fire from a well-entrenched enemy force. As the assault continued Private Paschall noticed a comrade severely wounded. Disregarding his personal safety, he left his position of cover and exposed himself to the enemy fire as he rushed to the aid of the man. After administering first aid, he carried the man to a safe position. He again exposed himself to the enemy fire to aid another wounded man to safety. This action by Private Paschall enabled the wounded men to be evacuated and contributed materially to saving their lives. The gallantry displayed by Private Paschall reflects great credit upon himself and upholds the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.