The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Clyde J. Steel (MCSN: 1226992), United States Marine Corps, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity while serving as a member of Reconnaissance Company, Headquarters Battalion, FIRST Marine Division (Reinforced), in action against enemy aggressor forces in Korea on 6 October 1952. Undaunted by the severe pain of his own wounds when he and his comrades were wounded s enemy infantry troops, firing automatic weapons and hurling hand grenades, attacked under a devastating artillery and mortar barrage while the combat patrol was advancing toward an outpost, Private First Class Steel quickly pulled his companions out of the wire in which they had become entangled and removed them to the trail. Fearlessly advancing through the intensified hostile fire to the outpost position, he obtained several men and stretchers to assist in rescuing the patrol members. After the successful completion of the evacuation, he unhesitatingly returned to the fire-swept trail to recover a radio to call supporting fires for the defense of the outpost and assisted the Corpsman in administering aid to the wounded Marines, refusing evacuation until the enemy had been repulsed. By his marked fortitude, outstanding bravery and courageous initiative, Private First Class Steel served to inspire all who observed him and was directly instrumental in saving the lives of his comrades, thereby upholding the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.