World War II Honoree

Clifford B. Eberly

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Lawton, Iowa

Honored By

Orville L. Kline

RANK: PRIVATE 1ST CLASS. HE WAS INDUCTED INTO THE ARMY OCTOBER 28, 1943 AT CAMP DODGE, IOWA. SERVED IN EUROPE WITH THE 10TH TANK BATTALION, 5TH ARMORED ‘VICTORY’ DIVISION. REPORTED MISSING IN ACTION SATURDAY, MARCH 31, 1945 DURING HIS DIVISION SPEARHEAD DRIVE IN CROSSING THE RHINE RIVER IN THE VICINITY OF WESEL, GERMANY. DECORATION AND CITATION: THE SOLDIER WAS AWARDED THE PURPLE HEART FOR HIS SUPREME SACRIFICE IN DEFENSE OF HIS COUNTRY.