The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) John A. Clymer (ASN: 0-1823839), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, *** Tank Destroyer Battalion, 95th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy from 5 April 1945 to 14 April 1945, in Germany. During the period 5 April 1945 through 14 April 1945 while his tank destroyer battalion was attached to an infantry battalion, First Lieutenant Clymer gave brilliant, close support to assault troops in a rapidly moving situation. Exposed repeatedly to artillery, mortar and small arms fire, First Lieutenant Clymer, boldly and unerringly deployed his destroyers to eliminate many stubbornly resisting enemy strong points during the ten-day period. On one occasion, when sniper fire from enemy-held houses in Berge halted attacking elements, First Lieutenant Clymer brought destroyers forward, despite vicious panzerfaust fire, and shelled the buildings at point-blank range, silencing the hostile fire. His staunch leadership and resolute devotion to duty reflect great credit on First Lieutenant Clymer and the military service.