The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technician Fourth Grade Dorwin B. Clayton (ASN: 38104369), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, Headquarters, Special Troops, 63d Infantry Division, in action on 19 March 1945, in the vicinity of Ensheim, Germany. During a mortar barrage which killed two officers, one enlisted man and wounded fire others, Technician Fourth Grade Clayton, disregarding his own wound, directed two other soldiers in administering first aid under extreme difficulties and evacuated all wounded personnel to a position of safety. His gallant action in carrying out his assigned mission is in accord with the finest traditions of the Armed Forces of the United States.