World War II Honoree

Clinton E. Draheim

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Wyandotte, Michigan

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He enlisted October 15, 1940 and served honorably through July 13, 1945. He served overseas in the 44th Infantry, in the Asiatic-Pacific Theater of Operations from 1942 to 1945. He fought in the New Guinea, Southern Philippine Islands and Luzon battles and campaigns. His decorations and citations include: Bronze Star Medal (GO#75 HQ3 INF DIV 44), Distinguished Unit Badge (GO#31 Hq USA FFE 45), Good Conduct Ribbon, American Defense Service Ribbon, Asiatic-Pacific Theater Ribbon with 3 Bronze Battle Stars and 1 Bronze Arrowhead, Philippine Liberation Ribbon.