Mark W. Clark

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Mark W. Clark, Lieutenant General, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding the 5th Army, in action against enemy forces on 14 September 1943. Lieutenant General Clark’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 5th Army, and the United States Army.