Carl R. Clegg

Distinguished Service Cross

(Citation Needed) - SYNOPSIS: Technician Fifth Grade Carl R. Clegg, United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Service Cross for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 11 November 1943. Technician Fifth Grade Clegg'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.

General Orders: Headquarters, Fifth U.S. Army, General Orders No. 49 (1944)

Action Date: 11-Nov-43

Service: Army

Rank: Technician Fifth Grade

25 Mar 1944 - HEADQUARTERS FIFTH ARMY, A.P.O. #464, U.S. Army, GENERAL ORDERS NUMBER 49, Section I, Awards of Distinguished Service Cross

Under the provisions of Army Regulations 600-45, as amended, Distinguished Service Cross is awarded to the following named enlisted men:

CARL R. CLEGG, (3303307), Technician Fifth Grade, Infantry, United States Army.  For extraordinary heroism in action, on 11 November 1943, near Venafro, Italy/.  During an attack against a heavily fortified enemy position on Mt. Croce, Technician Fifth Grade CLEGG, although not a member of the leading element, volunteered with an officer and another enlisted man to proceed his company to clear booby traps and land mines from the route of advance.  This mission was accomplished successfully despite intense enemy small arms and artillery fire.  Technician Fifth Grade CLEGG continued his advance under continual fire to the top of Mt. Croce, where he observed an enemy machine gun menacing the company and holding up the advance.  Through heavy fire from snipers, machine guns and artillery, he and his two companions assaulted the position, killed the crew and destroyed the gun.  The three men then attacked a second machine gun firing from a nearby position.  Although the officer was wounded, Technician Fifth Grade CLEGG and the other enlisted man killed or captured the crew and protecting riflemen.  Technician Fifth Grade CLEGG then forced the prisioners down the mountain by himself.  His actions prevented heavy casualties among the attacking echelons, and his courage and tenacity, which won high praise from his comrades, uphold the finest traditions of the military service.  Entered military service from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.