William A. Clark
Born: July 24, 1828 at Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania
Home Town: Shelbyville, Minnesota
Medal of Honor
U.S. Army
American Civil War
Date of Issue: September 11, 1897
The President of the United States of America, in the name of Congress, takes pleasure in presenting the Medal of Honor to Corporal William A. Clark, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in action at Nolensville, Tennessee, on 15 February 1863. Corporal Clark was one of a detachment of 16 men who heroically defended a wagon train against the attack of 125 cavalry, repulsed the attack and saved the train.
Distinguished Service Cross
U.S. Army
World War II
Headquarters, U.S. Army Forces in the South Pacific Area, General Orders No. 39 (1943)
The President of the United States takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to William A. Clark, Corporal, U.S. Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company M, 164th Infantry Regiment, Americal Division, in action against enemy forces on 25 October 1942. Corporal 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 Americal Division, and the United States Army.
