Clifton J. Wright
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U.S. Army Forces in the Far East, General Orders No. 68 (1944)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Clifton J. Wright, Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Gunner on a B-25 Medium Bomber in the 3d Bombardment Group (L), FIFTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on October 24, 1943, in action against enemy forces in the Southwest Pacific Theater of Operations. The personal courage and zealous devotion to duty displayed by Sergeant Wright on this occasion have upheld the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Air Force, and the United States Army Air Forces.