David B. Clarkson

The President of the United States takes pride in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross (Posthumously) to David B. Clarkson (1181203), First Lieutenant (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy in action against enemy forces on 21 and 22 April 1945, at Okinawa, in the Ryukyu Islands. First Lieutenant Clarkson’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.