World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
Clay S. Purvis
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Charlottesville, Virginia
Honored By
Mr. Alan C. Purvis
Relationship
Son
Participated in Allied invasion on June 6, 1944. Landed on Omaha Beach, fought way into enemy through St. Lo, France. Led assault against enemy and held Citadel in Julich, Germany. Awarded Battlefield Commission, Bronze Star and Silver Star.