The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private Clarence R. Van Allen (ASN: 2337012), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company L, 372d Infantry Regiment, 93d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Bussy Farm. France, 28 September 1918. Private Van Allen, unassisted, rushed an enemy machine-gun, putting it out of action and capturing three prisoners.