Clayton Hitch

ASN:34189869

Hitch Clayton M. T/Sgt.: BSM, GO 87, 1945.

3418969, tech.  Sergeant, 319th.  For meritorious service in connection with military operations against the enemy from 21 December, 1944 to 15 February, 1945, in Belgium and Germany.  Technical Sergeant Hitch displayed superior ability and courage in the maintenance of communications, both wire and radio.  He directed the laying of lines to forward infantry command posts and forward observers and accompanied the line crews too, acting as a lineman to facilitate communications.  On many occasions he serviced lines during the entire night, and in snow and subzero wind conditions, rain and mud, and in the face of enemy small arms, mortar, and artillery fire.  His untiring devotion to duty and initiative reflect credit upon the highest traditions of the airborne forces.  Entered service from Maryville, Tennessee.