World War II Honoree

David E. Clare, Sr.

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Harrisburg, Pennsylvania

Honored By

Victoria Clare

Relationship

Granddaughter

FLEW IN 25 MISSIONS OVER GERMANY AS BALL TURRET GUNNER ABOARD B-17'S. STAFF SERGEANT WITH THE 615TH BOMBARDMENT SQUADRON AND 401ST BOMBARDMENT GROUP IN ENGLAND. RECEIVED 3 BRONZE SERVICE STARS, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED FLYING CROSS, AIR MEDAL WITH 3 OAK LEAF CLUSTERS, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL, DISTINGUISHED UNIT BADGE WITH 1 OAK LEAF CLUSTER AND WWII VICTORY MEDAL.