World War II Honoree

Claude R. Case

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clay County, Illinois

Honored By

Robert Medley Gatewood

ENTERED ACTIVE SERVICE AS A DRAFTEE ON OCTOBER 7, 1942 AT CHICAGO, ILLINOIS. SELECTED FOR THE MEDICAL DEPARTMENT, COMPLETED BASIC TRAINING, AND ASSIGNED TO COMPANY B, 1ST MEDICAL REGIMENT, AT CAMP WHITE, OREGON. HONORABLY DISCHARGED AS A PRIVATE ON MARCH 17, 1943 TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT IN AN ESSENTIAL WAR INDUSTRY. EARNED THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL FOR HIS BRIEF SERVICE.