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By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Sergeant George E. Clark (ASN: 1375938), United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Sergeant Clark distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Battery D, 122d Field Artillery Regiment, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action near Epinonville, France, 2 October 1918, in remaining at his post during an air raid by enemy planes, during which he was wounded.

Awards Received

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Sergeant

    Regiment:

    122d Field Artillery Regiment

    Division:

    33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces

    Action Date:

    October 2, 1918
    War Department, General Orders No. 78 (1919)

    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 Sergeant George E. Clark (ASN: 1375938), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Battery D, 122d Field Artillery, 33d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Epinonville, France, 2 October 1918. When his battery echelon was bombed, Sergeant Clark, with great courage and presence of mind, conducted his men to shelter and then took charge of rescuing and treating the wounded, until he was himself wounded by an exploding bomb, necessitating the amputation of one of his arms.