The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Clyde G. Storey, United States Navy, for gallantry in action while serving aboard the U.S.S. MONSSEN (CC-436), off Guadalcanal on 13 November 1942. When a direct hit from Japanese forces put his gun out of action, Boatswain’s Mate Second Class Storey rounded up wounded members of his crew, administered first aid and directed their transfer to rafts when the ship was abandoned. Later, with two volunteers, he returned to the stricken vessel while it was still burning, discovered eight injured shipmates still alive, rendered first aid and evacuated them on his raft. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.