The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Chief Boatswain’s Mate Clarence A. Koerner (NSN: 3288492), United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while attached to U.S.S. Cavalier (APA-37), during operations against the enemy during the amphibious assault landing at Inchon, in Korea, on 15 September 1950. As Wave Commander he led the tenth assault wave to the beach through severe sniper and mortar fire with the greatest skill, courage, and determination. When the coxswain and engineer of his boat were wounded he assumed the duties of coxswain while at the same time directing the unloading of vehicles and thereafter remained at the beach exposed to enemy fire in order to evacuate wounded. His outstanding bravery, initiative and devotion to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.