Clarence E. Wallace

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star Medal to Clarence E. Wallace (B-310534), Chief Hospital Corpsman, U.S. Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against a hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Chief Hospital Corpsman Wallace distinguished himself by intrepid actions on 14 November 1968 while serving as a Corpsman attached to Company A, First Battalion, Third Marines, THIRD Marine Division. His unquestionable valor in close combat is in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.