The President of the United States of America, under the provisions of the Act of Congress approved July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Corporal Clarence Henry Collins (ASN: RA-39420849), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy of the United Nations while serving with Company C, 1st Battalion, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division. Corporal Collins distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against enemy aggressor forces at Sajidong, Korea, on 2 September 1950. When his squad leader fell mortally wounded during a company assault on a bitterly defended enemy position, Corporal Collins promptly assumed command of the squad. Courageously leading his men in the advance, he continued the assault, directing a devastating marching fire upon the enemy. While rushing directly onto the hostile position and sweeping the enemy with fire from his weapon, corporal Collins received a severe shoulder wound that left his right arm useless. After having his wound bandaged by his platoon leader, he refused to be evacuated. Instead, seizing a pistol in his left hand, and with complete disregard for his recent wound, and exposed to direct enemy grenade and rifle fire, he again rushed forward to lead his squad. During the ensuing action his automatic rifleman fell wounded, whereupon Corporal Collins rushed to the side of his fallen comrade and, while administering aid, received mortal wounds. Inspired by the heroic leadership and self-sacrifice of Corporal Collins, his unit succeeded in completely annihilating the entrenched enemy, killing forty-nine while suffering the loss of only three. The extraordinary heroism displayed by Corporal Collins on this occasion reflects the greatest credit on himself and is in keeping with the high traditions of the military service.