The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Chaplain’s Corps) Clair Frederick Yohe (ASN: 0-479282), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving as a chaplain with the 414th Infantry Regiment, 104th Infantry Division, in action in Germany, on 1 March 1945. Voluntarily and by great risk to his life, Captain Yohe, accompanied by two men, crossed open, fire-swept terrain to enter a town under heavy enemy fire in search of wounded men. Working throughout the night, they administered first aid to the wounded and then began the return trip to evacuate the seriously wounded men. Carrying a heavy litter improvised from a window lattice work, Chaplain Yohe and another man made their way back to the aid station, crossing a treacherous steam on a narrow catwalk,. The gallant courage and intrepidity displayed by Captain Yohe are in keeping with the finest traditions of the Corps of Chaplains and reflect distinct credit upon himself and the military service.