Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Sergeant

Unit:

Company B, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army (Company B, 31st Tank Battalion, 7th Armored Division "Lucky Seventh", U.S. Army)

First Sergeant Clifford G. Keck, (Army Serial Number 6842788), Infantry, Company "B", 31st Tank battalion, United States Army, for distinguishing himself by heroic achievement in connection with military operations against an enemy of the United States on 11 August 1944, in the area of Vesly, France. With great presence of mind and with complete disregard for his personal safety, 1st Sgt. Keck extinguished the flames of a burning tank loaded with one hundred eight (108) rounds of 75mm. shells and a large quantity of other munitions. By his swift and courageous act, 1st Sgt. Keck not only prevented the destruction of the burning tank but eliminated a grave threat to the personnel and vehicles of the entire company.

Headquarters, 7th Armored Division, General Orders No. 42 (8 September 1944).