The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Sergeant Clarence J. Beauprey (ASN: 36198316), United States Army, for gallantry in action against the enemy while serving with the 18th Tank Battalion, 8th Armored Division, in Germany from 22 January 1945 to 11 April 1945. Sergeant Beauprey insisted on accompanying his unit overseas, despite a back injury. During many engagements he was unable to straighten up, due to the injury, but he remained at his post performing his duties in a superior manner. On 11 April 1945 he refused to remain behind for medical attention and took his tank into the attack. During the engagement he was called upon to relieve infantry elements pinned down by small arms and machine gun fire. Without regard for anti-tank and rocket fire, he moved into position and destroyed the guns holding up the infantry. He had just completed this mission when his tank received a rocket shell through the turret. Sergeant Beauprey was fatally wounded. His great personal courage and devotion beyond the call of duty were an inspiration to all and reflect great credit on himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.