World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Melvin E. Clinton
Branch of Service
U.S. Navy
Hometown
Blue Island, Illinois
Honored By
Ms. Phyllis L. Clinton
Relationship
Wife
Served aboard the carrier USS Kadashan Bay CVE-76. Received the American Area Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Area Ribbon with 3 Stars, Philippine Liberation Ribbon with 2 Stars and the Victory Ribbon.