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 Clell E. Van Dorin (ASN: ER-55010614), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Company F, 23d Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division in action against an armed enemy on 15 February 1951 in the vicinity of Hipyong-ni, Korea. On that date Private Van Dorin’s platoon was attached to Company G, which was staging a counterattack to regain its position in the regimental perimeter. The unit met with such stiff resistance that it was again forced to withdraw. Private First Class Van Dorin voluntarily remained in an exposed position to cover the withdrawal. He continued to bring accurate and devastating fire to bear upon the enemy until he was positive that his unit had reached safety. During this action he was wounded several times. The gallant conduct displayed by Private First Class Van Dorin reflects great credit upon himself and the military service.