Clarence E. Follis
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, First U.S. Army, General Orders No. 86 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clarence E. Follis, Corporal, 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, 32d Armor, in action against enemy forces on 17 and 18 August 1944. Corporal Follis’ 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.