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 Captain (Infantry) Clinton W. McKinley (ASN: 0-377719), United States Army, for gallantry in action while Commanding Company A, 45th Infantry Regiment, Philippine Scouts, in action on 10 February 1942, on Bataan, Philippine Islands. During a coordinated attack against a strong Japanese force, Captain McKinley skillfully directed a flanking maneuver and personally led a platoon of the company through intense mortar and machine-gun fire to capture the enemy strong point which had been holding up the attack. By his courageous action and inspiring leadership under fire, Captain McKinley upheld the highest traditions of the service and brought great credit to himself and the armed forces of the United States.