World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Joe William Clapper
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Kalamazoo, Michigan
Relationship
Self
JOINED 'L' COMPANY, 3RD BATTALION, 1ST REGIMENT, 1ST MARINE DIVISION IN MELBORNE, AUSTRALIA. REMAINED WITH THEM THROUGH CAPE GLOUCESTER, PELELIU, AND OKINAWA. RETURNED TO STATES FROM OKINAWA TO SERVE AS DRILL INSTRUCTOR AT PARRIS ISLAND.