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Navy Federal Credit Union
Clarence
Firestone
September 16, 1914

–

June 3, 1996

Born:

Connellsville

, 

Pennsylvania

Home:

Somerset

, 

Pennsylvania

Buried: 

Somerset

, 

Pennsylvania

Cemetery:

Somerset County Memorial Park

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 26, 1945
    History of the 3d Infantry Division in World War II (Donald G. Taggart – Editor)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Private First Class Clarence Firestone, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy at Sandhofen, Germany, on 26 March 1945. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private First Class

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    7th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    3d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    March 15, 1945
    Headquarters, SEVENTH U.S. Army, General Orders No. 342 (July 28, 1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Private First Class Clarence Firestone (ASN: 33766856), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving with Company B, 1st Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 3d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces at Erohingen, Germany, on 15 March 1945. Private First Class Firestone’s extraordinary heroism, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.