Clarence W. White
Home Town: San Francisco, California
Status: KIA
Distinguished Service Cross
World War II
U.S. Army
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces-Pacific Ocean Areas, General Orders No. 27 (1945)
The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to Clarence W. White (39243724), Private First Class, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company K, 321st Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 19 September 1944. Private First Class White’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, his unit, and the United States Army.
