(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: 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 Lawrence D. Clark (ASN: 20840154), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the *** Field Artillery Battalion, XII Corps, in action against an armed enemy in the European Theater of Operations during World War II. 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.

The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Private Lawrence D. Clark (ASN: 20840154), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of the *** Field Artillery Battalion, XII Corps, in action against an armed enemy on 8 February 1945, in Luxembourg. As a cannoneer in a Howitzer section, Private Clark showed outstanding devotion to duty in protecting the piece during counter battery fire received by the battery in Haller, Luxembourg. The third round landed within 15 yards of the Howitzer and shell fragments et the powder pit on fire. With total disregard for his own safety he assisted the Chief of Section in removing the smoldering powder that was adjacent to the blazing pit. His heroic action in working near the blaze saved valuable powder and kept the blaze from spreading and causing damage to the Howitzer. During the time he was working on the blaze, ten additional rounds landed in the position area, two them within 75 yards of him. The heroic actions and utter disregard for personal safety displayed by Private Clark reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.