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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Malcom Clarno

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Farmer City, Illinois

Honored By

John W. Overton

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

TRAINED FOR SERVICE AS RADIO OPERATOR. WENT DOWN WITH THE USS DORCHESTER BETWEEN NEWFOUNDLAND AND GREENLAND WHEN IT WAS HIT BY A SUBMARINE TORPEDO. WAS THE FIRST CASUALTY FROM FARMER CITY. THE SINKING OF THE SHIP WAS MEMORIALIZED BY THE STORY OF THE 4 CHAPLAINS.