The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Sergeant Clyde H. McComas (MCSN: 497690), United States Marine Corps Reserve, for extraordinary heroism and devotion to duty while serving as Acting Platoon Sergeant of a Rifle Platoon of Company K, Third Battalion, First Marines, FIRST Marine Division, in action against enemy Japanese forces on Okinawa, Ryukyu Islands, 2 May 1945. When a major portion of the platoon, which he was leading, was pinned down by heavy fire during an attack on a firmly entrenched enemy, Sergeant McComas gallantly led the remaining fire team in a flanking movement. Although seriously wounded in the back, he persisted in his advance and, attacking the enemy strong point, personally destroyed a Japanese mortar and two machine guns, and killed seven of the enemy. Under his inspiring and courageous leadership, the assault was continued until the objective was taken, thereby contributing immeasurably to the successful attack by his Battalion against Japanese forces in this area. His devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.