(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clarence King Hollingsworth (ASN: 0-414351), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 3d Battalion, 28th Infantry Regiment, 8th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces near Wintersberg, Germany, on 14 April 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Hollingsworth, although seriously wounded, single-handedly captured 9 Germany soldiers. His outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 8th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.