World War II Honoree
World War II Veteran
George P. Claxton
Branch of Service
U.S. Army
Hometown
Decatur, Illinois
Honored By
Mike & Diana Claxton
Relationship
Son & Daughter-in-law
Landed in the Philippines with 6 other men, fought for 18 months until MacArthur returned. Later fought in New Guinea, where he received a battlefield commission. Was wounded twice and received the Bronze Star and Silver Star.