World War II Honoree

Clarence 'Steve' Picard

Branch of Service

U.S. Marine Corps

Hometown

Riverside, Rhode Island

Honored By

Constance Jeanette Picard

Relationship

Niece

SERVED WITH THE 1ST MARINE DIVISION ON GUADALCANAL AND CAPE GLOUCESTER AS AN AMPHIBIOUS SCOUT. HE HEROICALLY AND SINGLE-HANDEDLY CAPTURED A JAPANESE ATTACH UNIT, SAVING HIS REGIMENT FROM IMPENDING DEATH IN THE FACE OF THE ENEMY. FOR HIS BRAVERY AND HEROISM HE WAS AWARDED THE SILVER STAR. OTHER AWARDS AND DECORATIONS INCLUDED RIFLE AND MACHINE GUN MARKSMANSHIP BADGES. HE IS THE SECOND SON OF A WWII FIVE STAR FAMILY.