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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Colonel (Cavalry) Ira Clinton Welborn, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War I, in the organization and administration of the Tank Corps.

Awards Received

  • Medal of Honor

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Second Lieutenant

    Division:

    9th U.S. Infantry

    Action Date:

    July 2, 1898
    Date of Issue: June 21, 1899

    The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Second Lieutenant Ira Clinton Welborn, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism on 2 July 1898, while serving with 9th U.S. Infantry, in action at Santiago, Cuba. Second Lieutenant Welborne voluntarily left shelter and went, under fire, to the aid of a private of his company who was wounded.