The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Private Clarence W. White (ASN: 39243724), United States Army, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with gallantry in action while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 321st Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division during World War II. Two soldiers, attired in full battle dress, stepped from a landing craft into 25-foot water. Neither was able to loosen the heavy equipment, and started to sink. Private White, who had reached shore in another landing craft, immediately went to their assistance. With the aid of another soldier, who dived from the boat, both men were dragged ashore. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Private White reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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Soldier’s Medal
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Soldier’s Medal
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World War II
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Distinguished Service Cross
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321st Infantry RegimentDivision:
81st Infantry DivisionAction Date:
September 19, 1944
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 27 (March 2, 1945)(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 Private First Class Clarence W. White (ASN: 39243724), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 3d Battalion, 321st Infantry Regiment, 81st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on Angour Island, Palau, on 19 September 1944. Private First Class White’s extraordinary heroism, 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 and the United States Army.