World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Michael D. Clemente
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Providence, Rhode Island
Honored By
Beverly Howe
Relationship
Niece
SERVED WITH THE 47TH REGIMENT, 9TH INFANTRY DIVISION, 1ST ARMY AT THE BATTLE OF THE BULGE. RECEIVED A PURPLE HEART, COMBAT INFANTRY BADGE, BRONZE STAR, FOUR PRESIDENTIAL UNIT CITATIONS, FOUR BATTLE STARS, FRANCE AND BELGIUM CROIX DE GUERRE MEDALS, AMERICAN DEFENSE MEDAL AND WORLD WAR II VICTORY MEDAL. CHOSEN TO BE THE FIRST IN THE 47TH REGIMENT TO CROSS THE LAST STANDING BRIDGE INTO GERMANY.