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Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Field Artillery)

    Batallion:

    601st Tank Destroyer Battalion

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 23, 1945

    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Field Artillery) Clifford B. Thompson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 601st Tank Destroyer Battalion, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in Waldhausen, Germany, on 23 March 1945. 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 Army.