Staff Sergeant Clifford C. Sims distinguished himself on 21 February 1968, while serving as a squad leader
with Company D, 2nd Battalion (Airborne), 501st Infantry, 101st
Airborne Division, near Hue, in the Republic of Vietnam. Company D was assaulting a heavily fortified enemy position concealed within a dense
wooded area when it encountered a strong enemy defensive fire. Once within the wood line, Sergeant Sims led his squad in a furious attack against an enemy force which had
pinned down the 1st Platoon and threatened to overrun it.
(Yours truly was in the 1st platoon)
His skillful leadership provided the platoon with the freedom of movement and enabled it to regain the initiative. Sergeant Sims was then ordered to move his
squad to a position where he could provide covering fire for the company command group and to link up with the 3rd Platoon, which was under heavy enemy pressure. After moving no more than thirty meters
Sergeant Sims noticed that a brick structure in which ammunition was stocked was on fire. Realizing the danger, Sergeant Sims took immediate action to move his squad from this position. Through the process of leaving the area, two members
of his squad were injured by the subsequent explosion of the ammunition. Sergeant Sims prompt action undoubtedly prevented more serious causalities from occurring. While continuing through the dense woods
amidst heavy enemy fire, Sergeant Sims and his squad were approaching a bunker when they heard the unmistakable sound of a concealed booby trap being triggered immediately to their front. Sergeant Sims warned his comrades of the danger and unhesitatingly hurled himself upon the device as it exploded, taking
the full impact of the blast. In so protecting his fellow soldiers, he willingly sacrificed his own life. Staff Sergeant Sims conspicuous gallantry, extraordinary heroism and intrepidity at the cost of his own life, above and beyond the call of duty, are in keeping with the highest traditions of the Military Service
and reflect great credit upon himself and the
United States Army.
We haven't forgotten you Cliff!
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