World War II Honoree

Clyde Bell

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Hodgenville, Kentucky

Honored By

Ms. Sylvia L. Morris

Relationship

Step daughter

84th Infantry Division, U.S. Army, 638th Tank Destroyer Battalion. Served March 23, 1942 to Oct. 16, 1945, as a Tank Destroyer Non-Commissioned Officer. Drove all types of armored tank destroyer vehicles. Drove on paved, unpaved roads and cross country vehicles. Carried five-man crew and ammunition. Made minor repairs. Received award of the Bronze Star Medal Citation for Heroic service in connection with military operations against the army in Germany March 1, 1945.