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 Smith (ASN: 35775967), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company E, 2d Battalion, 134th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action in the vicinity of ****, France, on 13 November 1944. When the advance of his company was halted by frontal fire from an enemy machine gun, Private Smith, a rifleman, accompanied by another enlisted man, voluntarily crawled toward the enemy emplacement. Upon nearing the enemy position, Private Smith and his companion each threw a grenade into the emplacement, silencing the enemy machine gun and killing three crew members. The intrepid action of Private Smith enabled his unit to continue its advance. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.