World War II Honoree

Clair W. Gagnebin

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Abbyville, Kansas

Honored By

Glenn L. Gagnebin

Relationship

Son

PARATROOPER, FOUGHT IN FRANCE DURING THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. CLAIR WAS WOUNDED WITH A GUN SHOT THROUGH THE UPPER RIGHT SHOULDER. HE WAS PATCHED UP AND WENT BACK TO THE FRONT AND WAS LATER INJURED BADLY WITH A GRENADE BLAST TO THE BACK AND UPPER SHOULDERS. HIS INJURIES WERE SEVERE ENOUGH TO SEND HIM BACK TO THE STATES FOR REHABILITATION IN A MILITARY HOSPITAL IN COLORADO.