World War II Honoree

Clair G. Henline

Branch of Service

U.S. Army

Hometown

Colfax, Illinois

Honored By

Claire G. Henline

Relationship

Granddaughter

SIGNAL CORPS OFFICER, COMMISSIONED IN 1941. SERVED IN THE SOUTH PACIFIC AND WAS IN CHARGE OF COMMUNICATIONS FOR THE LEYTE INVASION. RECEIVED THE BRONZE STAR (FOR VALOR) WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, PURPLE HEART WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, AIR MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, ARMY COMMENDATION MEDAL WITH OAK LEAF CLUSTER, ASIATIC-PACIFIC CAMPAIGN MEDAL WITH 4 SERVICE STARS, ASIATIC-PACIFIC WITH ARROWHEAD, ARMY OF OCCUPATION MEDAL, AMERICAN CAMPAIGN MEDAL AND THE WWII VICTORY MEDAL.