Weldon Doyle Clinton

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Weldon Doyle Clinton (6954832), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 18th Infantry Regiment, 1st Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 18 October 1944. Technical Sergeant Clinton’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, the 1st Infantry Division, and the United States Army.