The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Corporal Clarence E. Tibbs (ASN: RA-17233512), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Heavy Mortar Company, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy on 4 September 1950 at Yusan-Dong, Korea. On 4 September 1950, Corporal Tibbs’ company was engaged in supplying direct support to Company L, 38th Infantry Regiment, in the attack against Hill 208. The enemy had direct observation of our attacking troops and mortar positions. Corporal Tibbs volunteered to advance in front of the attacking infantry elements and establish an Observation Post to direct fire. Disregarding the intense enemy artillery and mortar fire directed against him, he continued to direct heavy mortar fire against enemy emplacements on Hill 208 until he received a direct hot on his position and fell mortally wounded. His undaunted courage in remaining exposed to the intense hostile fire in order to direct the fire of his mortars was instrumental in pinning down the enemy and enabled Company L to attack and seize Hill 208. The intrepid gallantry displayed by Corporal Tibbs is in keeping with the highest standards and traditions of the military service.