World War II Honoree
Killed in World War II
Clifford B. Evanson
Branch of Service
U.S. Marine Corps
Hometown
Opportunity, Washington
Honored By
Thomas B. Corcoran
AS A PRIVATE FIRST CLASS, SERVED AS AN ASSISTANT MACHINE GUNNER IN B COMPANY, 1ST BATTALION, 27TH MARINE REGIMENT, 5TH MARINE DIVISION. DIED ON FEBRUARY 28, 1945 FROM WOUNDS RECEIVED ON IWO JIMA, FEBRUARY 27TH. AWARDED PURPLE HEART.