The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Clyde L. Shelton (ASN: 20830885), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Battery C., Field Artillery Battalion, 45th Infantry Division, in action in the Rome-Anzio area 3 to 5 March 1944. Private Shelton, having been captured by the enemy 23 February 1944, escaped with two companions from a prisoner of war camp near Rome on 3 March. Private Shelton was able through his energy and resourcefulness to reach friendly lines in disguise on 5 March eluding enemy guards who shot his two companions. En route he obtained a map showing the location of an ammunition and supply dump and was able to furnish much other valuable information of the enemy. Private Shelton’s daring and devotion to duty reflects great credit on the Armed Forces.