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 Clement W. Anderson (ASN: 39075900), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 7th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the Kwajalein Campaign, on 31 January 1944 and on 5 February 1944. When the patrol of which Private Anderson was a member was ambushed by the enemy on 31 January 1944, he crawled forward under heavy fire to deliver machine gun ammunition and also assisted in operating the machine gun, until the enemy attacked the position with powerful offensive grenades. Disregarding all measures of safety, Private Anderson located the hidden enemy, dueled with them at a distance of 0 yards, and directed the fire of the machine gun until enemy resistance was wiped out. This action was a determining factor in bringing the fight to a speedy conclusion. Again on 5 February 1944, Private Anderson, while displaying the same type of bold aggressiveness in an assault on a Japanese dugout, was killed by enemy rifle fire. Private Anderson’s heroism, aggressiveness and cool thinking was an inspiration to his unit throughout the action. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.