Francis C. Clouse

Gunner's Mate Chief Francis C Clouse in uniform photo

World War II (WWII)
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MIA

Foxholm, ND


County:
Ward

Date of Loss:

Military Service:
    Rank:
    Gunner's Mate Chief
    Branch of Service:
    Navy
    Company / Ship / Flight or equivalent:
    United States Navy
    Conflicts Served:
    World War II (WWII)

Circumstances:

Killed in action aboard the USS Hugh W. Hadley when the ship was sent to the Pacific Theater arriving at Okinawa. The Hadley was attacked by 3 kamikaze planes.

Biography:

Buried at sea, memorialized at the Honolulu Memorial. Received Purple Heart and Bronze Star awards.