The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Captain (Infantry) Clifford G. Decker (ASN: 0-395512), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company M, 3d Battalion, *** Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the ****, France, on 28 September 1944. Captain Decker, commanding Company M, *** Infantry Regiment, accompanied b y four enlisted men, encountered a well-armed German patrol of fifteen soldiers near a road junction in the ****. Captain Decker promptly dispatched a messenger for reinforcements, then directed a fire fight against the enemy during the course of which he personally killed three of the Germans. Upon the arrival of reinforcements, he organized and directed an attack against the enemy patrol, which had also received reinforcements. Although wounded in this action, Captain Decker remained in active command until the enemy force had been routed from the area. His dynamic leadership, initiative, and utter disregard for personal safety, reflect credit upon his character as an officer and leader of men.