(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Corps of Engineers) Clyde Woodrow Hotman, Jr., United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Captain Hotman distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving with the 35th Engineer Combat Battalion and subsequently with Headquarters, 45th Engineer Group, in action against the enemy in 1967 and 1968. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Hotman, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.