EDWARD A. CLAPP, Private First Class, United States Marines Corps, Company B, 5th Marine Regiment, 1st Marine Division, distinguished himself by extraordinary heroism in action against an armed enemy of the United Nations near Injo, Korea, on 17 June 1951. Brutal crossfire from three machine gun positions emplaced on commanding ground rained down on Private Clapp’s platoon, inflicting numerous casualties. Although his assistant gunner was wounded and all ammunition carriers were assisting in evacuating the wounded, Private Clapp remained at his post and fearlessly continued to man his machine gun, delivering point blank fire into enemy positions. When the platoon initiated a limited withdrawal, Private Clapp selflessly remained behind to provide protective fire for the platoon. He maintained his magnificent stand until the last man had safely cleared the area and then, struggling with his precarious way to rejoin his unit. Private Clapp’s intrepid actions and consummate devotion to duty reflect the highest credit on himself and uphold the esteemed traditions of the military service.