The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Staff Sergeant Clarence C. Young, United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force on 14 February 1970 while serving as a platoon sergeant with Company M, 3d Squadron, 11th Armored Cavalry Regiment, in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date Sergeant Young’s platoon was attached to Troop C and was summoned to the aid of an infantry unit who was engaged with the enemy in a fierce battle. Upon arrival at the scene of contact the Troop’s tanks began to assault the enemy bunkers but could not employ their main guns due to the close proximity of the friendly troops. Sergeant Young advanced his platoon despite the deadly enemy barrage of rocket propelled grenades, small arms and automatic weapons fire launched upon them, in an attempt to crush the bunkers and aid the friendly unit to reposition tank elements. As the platoon continued destroying enemy bunkers a rocket propelled grenade struck Sergeant Young mortally wounding him instantly. Staff Sergeant Young’s actions were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.