Sidney Clay Wooten

The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Sidney Clay Wooten, Colonel (Infantry), U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with the 5th Infantry Regiment, in action against enemy forces on 5 May 1945. Colonel Wooten’s outstanding leadership, 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.