David O. Clapp

By direction of the President, under the provisions of the act of Congress approved July 9, 1918 (Bul. No. 43, W.D., 1918), Private First Class David O. Clapp, United States Army, is cited by the Commanding General, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, for gallantry in action and a silver star may be placed upon the ribbon of the Victory Medals awarded him. Private First Class Clapp distinguished himself by gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 28th Infantry, 1st Division, American Expeditionary Forces, in action during the operations connected with the capture and defense of Cantigny, France, 27 to 31 May 1918. Private First Class Clapp, although wounded five times stayed while his automatic rifle and assisted in the reconsolidation of his platoon.

The Distinguished Service Cross is presented to David O. Clapp, Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in action in the defense of Cantigny, France, May 28, 1918. Although wounded several times, Private First Class Clapp stayed with his automatic rifle and assisted in the reconsolidation of his platoon. He was ordered to the aid station, but after receiving first aid insisted on returning to his post, where he remained working until forced to be evacuated.