World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Clarence Hockensmith
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Kansas City, Missouri
Honored By
David W. Hockensmith
Relationship
Cousin
HE LOST ONE LEG IN THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE, FOR WHICH HE RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART. HE ALSO RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR AND THE PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATION. RECEIVED THE EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN RIBBON AND COMBAT INFANTRYMAN BADGE.