World War II Honoree

Clarence Edward Copeland

Branch of Service

U.S. Army Air Force

Hometown

Amity, Arkansas

Honored By

Jane Ann Copeland

Relationship

Daughter

STAFF SERGEANT. ENTERED THE ARMY AIR CORPS ON 10-12-42 AND WAS DISCHARGED ON 2-8-46. HE SERVED IN DENVER, COLORADO AND MANILA, PHILIPPINE ISLANDS. HE WAS PART OF THE 2058TH ORDNANCE AIR CORPS SQUADRON. HE RECEIVED WWII VICTORY RIBBON, GOOD CONDUCT MEDAL, ASIATIC-PACIFIC THEATER RIBBON, ONE BRONZE SERVICE STAR AND THE PHILIPPINE LIBERATION RIBBON. WAS IN THE KOREAN CONFLICT. WAS A SHARPSHOOTER AND AN ADMINISTRATIVE NON-COMMISSIONED OFFICER.