Clarence W. Copp
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, Seventh U.S. Army, General Orders No. 484 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clarence W. Copp, Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 7th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 27 March 1945. Technical Sergeant Copp’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, his unit, and the United States Army.