Ray A. Clardy

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Ray A. Clardy, Captain (Field Artillery), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company C, 217th Field Artillery Battalion, in action against enemy forces on 26 April 1945. Captain Clardy’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, his unit, and the United States Army.