Clayton W. Pearson

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clayton W. Pearson (37070351), Technical Sergeant, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company G, 2d Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces on 27 February 1945, in Germany. Technical Sergeant Pearson’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, the 35th Infantry Division, and the United States Army.