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MATHEWS, Clyde A - Date of
birth
3 October 1917 -
Age
27 -
Place of birth
Ohio -
Hometown
Fairfield County, Ohio
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
35270517 -
Rank
Corporal -
Function
unknown -
Unit
H Company,
67th Armored Regiment,
2nd Armored Division
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Awards
Silver Star,
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Died of Wounds - Date of
death
20 November 1944 - Place of
death
In the vicinity of Geronsweiler, Germany
Grave
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Cemetery
American War Cemetery Margraten
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| D | 11 | 13 |
Immediate family
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Members
Marcellus L. Mathews (father)
Anna M. (Andrews) Mathews (mother)
Raymond L. Mathews (brother)
Ronald A. Mathews (brother)
Bernice A. Mathews (sister)
Violet Mathews (sister)
Beatrice F. Mathews (sister)
Wilford C. Mathews (brother)
Glenford Mathews (brother)
Clara K. Mathews (sister)
Arthur Mathews (brother)
Betty E. Mathews (sister)
More information
Cpl Clyde A. Matthews enlisted at Fort Hayes, Columbus, Ohio on 9 December 1941. He went overseas in September, 1942, took part in North African, Sicilian invasions and campaigns and in the fighting in France, Belgium and Holland. He won the Silver Star for gallantry in combat as a tank crewman April 30, 1943 during the Tunisian campaign. Four of his brothers also served.He worked in a glass factory before he enlisted.
Source of information: Raf Dyckmans, Astrid van Erp, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.archives.gov - WWII Enlistment Record, History 67th Armored Regiment, http://cgsc.contentdm.oclc.org - After Action Report CCB, www.ancestry.com - Family Trees, www.newspapers.com - Lancaster Eagle-Gazette
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - Lancaster Eagle-Gazette