The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Technical Sergeant Clyde L. Stalcup (ASN: 34881917), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the 35th Infantry Division, in action near ****, Belgium, on 4 January 1945. When his company commander and another officer became casualties shortly after the unit had successfully completed an attack on a German-held road junction, Sergeant Stalcup, amid intense enemy artillery and mortar barrages, reorganized his company, personally established contact with the supporting unit on his flank and effectively led his men in repelling several enemy counterattacks against the position. His initiative, courage and leadership inspired his men to fight valiantly and hold their ground against fierce German thrusts, reflecting high credit upon Sergeant Stalcup’s character and training as a soldier.