Claude E. Conway
Home Town: Perry County, Mississippi
Status: KIA
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 106 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Claude E. Conway (34872375), Private, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the Medical Detachment, 30th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 3 June 1944. Private Conway’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 3d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.