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Show American Gunner Wins Honor Carries Hag to French Front GUNNER W. G. CLANCY, who pinned "Old Glory" to his bayonet when Canadians defeated Germans at Vimy Ridge. -V :'!;k. I A r A"Vn s i I R2Nwf sjr- " ! r?vS3M i V J ' m pj Native of Texas Takes the Stars and Stripes Into Thick of Battle. PARIS, Sept. 22. Gunner Clancy of the British B. P. A., holds the distinction distinc-tion of being the first American to carry the Stars and Stripes into battle on the French fighting front. When the Canadians, in their great victory of Vimy ridge, charged over the top and into the German lines, Clancy tied the American flag to his bayonet and went with the van attackers. at-tackers. He was severely wounded. Upon his recovery in a British hospital he was congratulated by Ambassador Page. As a mark of special distinction in recognition of his bravery, he is al-; lowed to wear on his left arm a small American flag.' Clancy, who hails from Houston, Tex., joined the Canadian contingent that won undying glory and renown by their victory of vimy ridge. |