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 First Class Clark E. Fueler (ASN: 33243493), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company C, *** Infantry Regiment, in action on ** August 1943, in the vicinity of *****, Sicily. Private First Class Fueler was instrumental in gaining a hostile enemy position in the face of withering rifle and mortar fire. In maintaining his position he displayed a type of determination and undying courage far beyond the normal call of duty and his gallant actions, which resulted in the loss of his right arm, was an inspiration to his fellow soldiers and contributed materially to the success of the operations in that zone of action.