Jefferson County AlArchives Military Records.....Clincy, Will 1918
WWI 366th Infantry
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Distinguished Service Cross Citation
  Will Clincy, private, first class, Company F, 366th Infantry. For
extraordinary heroism in action near Frapelle, France, September 4, 1918. He
showed exceptional bravery during an enemy raid. His teammate on an automatic
rifle having been mortally wounded, and although he was himself severely
wounded, he continued to serve his weapon alone until the raid was driven back.
Residence at enlistment: 2616 Sixth Avenue, Birmingham, Ala.

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CONGRESSIONAL MEDAL OF HONOR
THE DISTINGUISHED SERVICE CROSS
AND THE
DISTINGUISHED SERVICE MEDAL
ISSUED BY THE WAR DEPARTMENT
Since April 6, 1917
Up to and including
General Orders, No. 126, War Department, November 11, 1919

COMPILED IN THE OFFICE OF THE ADJUTANT GENERAL OF THE ARMY
WASHINGTON
GOVERNMENT PRINTING OFFICE
1920


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