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 First Class Will Clincy, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action while serving with Company F, 366th Infantry Regiment, 92d Division, American Expeditionary Forces, near Frapelle, France, 4 September 1918. He showed exceptional bravery during an enemy raid. His teammate on an automatic rifle having been mortally wounded, and although he was himself severely wounded he continued to serve his weapon alone until the raid was driven back.