World War II Honoree

Clifton Leslie Fields

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Bryson, Texas

Honored By

Carolyn Fields Collins

Relationship

Foster Daughter

TECHNICIAN 5TH GRADE, HEADQUARTERS COMPANY, 142ND INFANTRY. INSTRUCTED TO LAY AND MAINTAIN COMMUNICATION WIRES BETWEEN THE REGIMENTAL COMMAND POST AND THE 1ST BATTALION. WOUNDED BY AN EXPLOSION, HE WAS KNOCKED TO THE GROUND. ALTHOUGH THE CONCUSSION STUNNED HIM AND SEVERAL RIBS WERE FRACTURED, HE REFUSED TO BE EVACUATED. HE REMAINED THREE DAYS UNTIL THE PLATOON SERGEANT ORDERED HIM TO SEEK TREATMENT. PURPLE HEART, BRONZE STAR,GOOD CONDUCT, AMERICAN DEFENSE , EUROPEAN-AFRICAN-MIDDLE EASTERN CAMPAIGN MEDAL.