Guy W. Clary

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Guy W. Clary, Staff Sergeant, U.S. Army Air Forces, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Crewman on a B-17 Heavy Bomber in the 64th Bombardment Squadron, 43d Bombardment Group (H), FIFTH Air Force, while participating in a bombing mission on 30 March 1943, against enemy Japanese targets in the Southwest Pacific Area. The personal courage and devotion to duty displayed by Staff Sergeant Clary 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.