Wadsworth P. Clapp

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Wadsworth P. Clapp (0-23687), Lieutenant Colonel, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 55th Armored Engineer Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 19 February 1945. Lieutenant Colonel Clapp’s intrepid actions, 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, his unit, and the United States Army.