World War II Honoree

Lester Ernest Clarkson, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Baxter Springs, Kansas

Honored By

Susan Horner

Relationship

Daughter

SERVED FROM 10/11/40 TO 6/20/45; STATIONED IN NORTH AFRICA, ITALY AND GERMANY. RECEIVED THE PURPLE HEART, 3 BRONZE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, PRESIDENTIAL UNIT EMBLEM, AMERICAN DEFENSE SERVICE MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, OAK LEAF CLUSTER, SERVICE STAR, WWII VICTORY MEDAL, ARMY RESERVE COMPONENTS ACHIEVEMENT MEDAL, EXPERT INFANTRYMAN BADGE AND AN HONORABLE SERVICE LAPEL BUTTON.