George Clarke

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to George Clarke, Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action east of Ronssoy, France, September 29, 1918. Private Clarke displayed great gallantry and bravery in the treatment and evacuation of the wounded. While advancing with his company to the forward unit of his command, a most exposed position, he saw a British tank emerge from a smoke screen, heading straight for a small hole in which a group of 14 wounded men were seeking shelter. Private Clarke endeavored to attract the attention of the crew of the tank but failing to do so he disregarded his own personal danger by assisting the waling wounded and dragging the more seriously wounded men to a place of safety. His gallantry and fearlessness on this occasion undoubtedly saved the lives of many of these men.