The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Clarence C. Kagey, United States Navy, for gallantry in action during the assault and occupation of French Morocco, 8 – 11 November 1942. Although wounded by shell fragments during the occupation of French Morocco, Motor Machinist’s Mate First Class Kagey remained at his station in the engine room until he had reported to the bridge by telephone the extent of the compartment’s damage. After abandoning the engine room, he dressed his own wounds and began a grueling watch which lasted four days. 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.