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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Claire A. P. Duffié, Jr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Placentia, California

Honored By

Patricia K. Duffié

Relationship

Wife

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

GRADUATE OF WEST POINT. HE FLEW 2 TOURS OF SERVICE OUT OF ENGLAND. RECEIVED THE DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, 2 SILVER STARS AND 18 AIR MEDALS. HE WAS THE COMMANDER OF THE 479TH FIGHTER GROUP AND ACHIEVED THE RANK OF LIEUTENANT COLONEL. HE WAS KNOWN AS 'DUFF' BY HIS FRIENDS.