The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant Clement C. Buckley, Jr. (MCSN: 0-51375), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity as a Flame Tank Platoon Commander of Headquarters Company, First Tank Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 5 October 1952. Participating in a tank-infantry assault against an enemy-held outpost forward of the main line of resistance, First Lieutenant Buckley skillfully maneuvered his tanks to a position where they successfully burned the reverse slope of the enemy position. When one of the tanks was disabled during a heavy barrage of enemy artillery and mortar fire as the vehicles were preparing to return to friendly lines, he unhesitatingly moved his vehicle to a covering position to protect the immobile tank and, quickly dismounting, proceeded to assist in placing the tank in operation. Although painfully wounded and knocked down by the enemy fire, he regained his feet and continued to assist in restoring the vehicle into action. Assured that the disabled vehicle could operate under its own power, he positioned it in the center of the column and, assuming a rear position, directed the formation safely through intense enemy shellfire to friendly lines. By his outstanding leadership, courageous initiative and marked fortitude, First Lieutenant Buckley served to inspire all who observed him and upheld the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.