(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 Clarence G. Ruff, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 10th Engineer Combat Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy in Korea, on 12 June 1953. While under heavy enemy fire, First Lieutenant Ruff rallied his platoon to take a key tactical position from the enemy and gallantly held the position, repelling repetitive attacks throughout the evening and into the next day. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Ruff, 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.