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World War II Honoree

Killed in World War II

Clyde Volway

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Detroit, Michigan

Honored By

John J. Graf

Relationship

Friend

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

PRIVATE, U.S. MARINE CORPS, 1ST DIVISION. KILLED IN ACTION JUNE 25, 1945, OKINAWA. HE LANDED WITH THE 1ST DIVISION AND FOUGHT THROUGH THE ENTIRE BATTLE FOR THE ISLAND. HE DIED OF A SHELL FRAGMENT WOUND IN THE CHEST IN THE LAST BATTLE IN WHICH THE 1ST DIVISION WAS SCHEDULED TO PARTICIPATE. HE WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART MEDAL. BURIED IN MT. OLIVET CEMETERY, DETROIT, WAYNE, MICHIGAN.