Clarence C. Vorpahl

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clarence C. Vorpahl, Technician Fifth Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 4 February 1944, at Kwajalein Atoll in the Marshall Islands. Technician Fifth Grade Vorpahl was wounded while courageously treating and removing wounded soldiers from t he battle field. His intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.