(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to First Lieutenant (Chaplain’s Corps) Clarence Joseph Hagan (ASN: 0-553473), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as a Chaplain with the 86th Mountain Infantry Regiment, 10th Mountain Infantry Division, in action against the enemy near Leghorn, Italy, on 6 January 1945. Chaplain Hagan entered a mine field to accompany a Medical Aidman who had gone to the aid of a soldier injured by a “Bouncing Betty” explosive device planted by the German troops. While administering spiritual comfort to the wounded soldier, the medic stepped on a mine and Chaplain Hagan was mortally wounded. He was evacuated to a field hospital where he died three hours later. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by First Lieutenant Hagan, 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.