Clarence L. Hiner

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clarence L. Hiner, Technician Third Grade, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 December, 1944. Technician Third Grade Hiner’s 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 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.