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 Clayton R. Wray (ASN: 32743312), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 101st Airborne Division. On 9 January 1943 during an attack on the town of Bastogne, Belgium, the enemy placed an extremely heavy concentration of mortar and artillery fire on the entire area. Private First Class Wray moved forward under this intense fire to an exposed position to administer aid to three of his wounded comrades. He worked under fire of an enemy machine gun, some of the bullets piercing his clothing. Undaunted, and with extreme courage, he continued his task and successfully evacuated the three men. He then advanced to a woods amid tree bursts from enemy artillery and administered aid to a wounded comrade whom he also evacuated. By his diligence and untiring effort, Private First Class Wray contributed much to saving the lives of four of his wounded comrades. The bravery and tenacity of purpose displayed by Private First Class Wray were in accordance with the military traditions of the United States.