World War II Honoree

Clayton L. Gates

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Curwensville, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Mr. James A. Gates

Relationship

Brother

Served in Normandy, Northern France and Germany. Participated in the Invasion of France at the Seaport of Le Havre in the Combat outfit. He was an Anti-Aircraft Sergeant with the Eighth Air Force, Battery A, 480th Coast Artillery Battalion. European-African-Middle-Eastern Campaign Medal with 3 Bronze Stars. Received the WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct Medal and the Honorable Service Lapel button.