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World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Clayton W. Pearson

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Great Bend, Kansas

Honored By

Allan Henderson

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Served in Company G, 2nd Battalion, 137th Infantry Regiment, 35th Infantry Division (Kansas National Guard). While a Technical Sergeant, earned the Distinguished Service Cross on February 27, 1945 for heroism in Germany. He also earned the Combat Infantryman Badge and the Bronze Star, Purple Heart, Good Conduct, American Defense, European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign Medal with five battle stars, WWII Victory and Army of Occupation medals.