Print plaque Printing Tips

World War II Honoree

World War II Veteran

Clarence C. Herrick

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Clarksburg, West Virginia

Honored By

Pearl Thomas

Branch Seal
Activity During WWII

Enlisted December 14, 1942 and served in Company E, 1st Ranger Battalion. He was awarded two Purple Hearts for injuries sustained in combat in Italy. The Allie's were advancing from Naples to Rome in 1943. On November 23, 1943, he was killed in action in Italy. He had volunteered to take the place of a married man with children on that fatal mission.