Coatesville Record, April 18, 1945
One of the nation’s highest awards, the Distinguished Service Cross, has been awarded posthumously to Corporal Clarence Patton, late of Downingtown, who was killed in action in France last September 12.
Patton’s widow, Mrs. Florence L. Patton, of Glen Moore, has received a letter from Adjutant General Ulio telling her that the medal will be presented to her.
The citation which accompanied the award reads as follows:
“For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. On 29 August 1944, a platoon of reconnaissance troops, of which Corporal Patton was a member, advanced as the leading element of Combat Command X X X, X X X Armored Division, on the town of X X X, X X X. (sic)
“The platoon was immediately counter-attacked by an enemy force which out-numbered them by more than twenty to one. Corporal Patton stood fast in his advanced position and killed more than twenty of the enemy with small arms fire. He so inspired his men by his conspicuous bravery that they held their positions against the overwhelming odds, killed more than one hundred and fifty of the enemy, and held the town for over two hours, until relieved by friendly infantry.
“Following this heroic action, Corporal Patton continued to serve with his reconnaissance platoon until he was killed in action of (sic) 12 September 1944 while engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy at X X X, X X X. (sic)
His outstanding heroism, his consistent eagerness to close with the enemy, and his supreme devotion to duty exemplifies the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.”
Corp. Patton first entered the Army in June 1941, and served until December 6 of that year when he was discharged for age. The next day the [Japanese] attacked Pearl Harbor and six weeks later Patton was back in uniform. He went overseas in January 1944.
One of the nation’s highest awards, the Distinguished Service Cross, has been awarded posthumously to Corporal Clarence Patton, late of Downingtown, who was killed in action in France last September 12.
Patton’s widow, Mrs. Florence L. Patton, of Glen Moore, has received a letter from Adjutant General Ulio telling her that the medal will be presented to her.
The citation which accompanied the award reads as follows:
“For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. On 29 August 1944, a platoon of reconnaissance troops, of which Corporal Patton was a member, advanced as the leading element of Combat Command X X X, X X X Armored Division, on the town of X X X, X X X. (sic)
“The platoon was immediately counter-attacked by an enemy force which out-numbered them by more than twenty to one. Corporal Patton stood fast in his advanced position and killed more than twenty of the enemy with small arms fire. He so inspired his men by his conspicuous bravery that they held their positions against the overwhelming odds, killed more than one hundred and fifty of the enemy, and held the town for over two hours, until relieved by friendly infantry.
“Following this heroic action, Corporal Patton continued to serve with his reconnaissance platoon until he was killed in action of (sic) 12 September 1944 while engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy at X X X, X X X. (sic)
His outstanding heroism, his consistent eagerness to close with the enemy, and his supreme devotion to duty exemplifies the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.”
Corp. Patton first entered the Army in June 1941, and served until December 6 of that year when he was discharged for age. The next day the [Japanese] attacked Pearl Harbor and six weeks later Patton was back in uniform. He went overseas in January 1944.
Coatesville Record, April 18, 1945
One of the nation’s highest awards, the Distinguished Service Cross, has been awarded posthumously to Corporal Clarence Patton, late of Downingtown, who was killed in action in France last September 12.
Patton’s widow, Mrs. Florence L. Patton, of Glen Moore, has received a letter from Adjutant General Ulio telling her that the medal will be presented to her.
The citation which accompanied the award reads as follows:
“For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. On 29 August 1944, a platoon of reconnaissance troops, of which Corporal Patton was a member, advanced as the leading element of Combat Command X X X, X X X Armored Division, on the town of X X X, X X X. (sic)
“The platoon was immediately counter-attacked by an enemy force which out-numbered them by more than twenty to one. Corporal Patton stood fast in his advanced position and killed more than twenty of the enemy with small arms fire. He so inspired his men by his conspicuous bravery that they held their positions against the overwhelming odds, killed more than one hundred and fifty of the enemy, and held the town for over two hours, until relieved by friendly infantry.
“Following this heroic action, Corporal Patton continued to serve with his reconnaissance platoon until he was killed in action of (sic) 12 September 1944 while engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy at X X X, X X X. (sic)
His outstanding heroism, his consistent eagerness to close with the enemy, and his supreme devotion to duty exemplifies the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.”
Corp. Patton first entered the Army in June 1941, and served until December 6 of that year when he was discharged for age. The next day the [Japanese] attacked Pearl Harbor and six weeks later Patton was back in uniform. He went overseas in January 1944.
One of the nation’s highest awards, the Distinguished Service Cross, has been awarded posthumously to Corporal Clarence Patton, late of Downingtown, who was killed in action in France last September 12.
Patton’s widow, Mrs. Florence L. Patton, of Glen Moore, has received a letter from Adjutant General Ulio telling her that the medal will be presented to her.
The citation which accompanied the award reads as follows:
“For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy. On 29 August 1944, a platoon of reconnaissance troops, of which Corporal Patton was a member, advanced as the leading element of Combat Command X X X, X X X Armored Division, on the town of X X X, X X X. (sic)
“The platoon was immediately counter-attacked by an enemy force which out-numbered them by more than twenty to one. Corporal Patton stood fast in his advanced position and killed more than twenty of the enemy with small arms fire. He so inspired his men by his conspicuous bravery that they held their positions against the overwhelming odds, killed more than one hundred and fifty of the enemy, and held the town for over two hours, until relieved by friendly infantry.
“Following this heroic action, Corporal Patton continued to serve with his reconnaissance platoon until he was killed in action of (sic) 12 September 1944 while engaged in hand-to-hand combat with the enemy at X X X, X X X. (sic)
His outstanding heroism, his consistent eagerness to close with the enemy, and his supreme devotion to duty exemplifies the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States.”
Corp. Patton first entered the Army in June 1941, and served until December 6 of that year when he was discharged for age. The next day the [Japanese] attacked Pearl Harbor and six weeks later Patton was back in uniform. He went overseas in January 1944.
Gravesite Details
Entered the service from Pennsylvania.
