The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Corporal Parke H. Klinow (ASN: 17010872), United States Army, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy while serving with Battery E, 60th Coast Artillery Regiment (Anti-Aircraft), in action at Corregidor, Philippine Islands, on 5 and 6 May 1942. On those dates, Corporal Klinow was acting as elevation setter on a coast defense gun. He took command of the gun after an enemy salvo seriously wounded the commander. Although himself wounded, he kept a heavy and effective fire directed against Japanese landing craft. As other men were wounded, Corporal Klinow personally took over many of the duties necessary to keep the gun firing and, by his determined leadership, stamina and coolness, inspired and encouraged the gun crew during the heavy enemy barrage. Corporal Klinow’s gallant actions and selfless devotion to duty, without regard for his own safety, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army.