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Navy Federal Credit Union
Clarence
Leslie
Hiner
POW (WWII)
June 25, 1911

–

January 21, 1995

Born:

Moravia

, 

Iowa

Home:

Moravia

, 

Iowa

Buried: 

Appanoose County

, 

Iowa

Cemetery:

Iconium Cemetery

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Third Grade

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Technician Third Grade Clarence Leslie Hiner (ASN: 37196595), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 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:

    Technician Third Grade

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 18, 1944
    Headquarters, European Theater of Operations, U.S. Army, General Orders No. 101 (May 27, 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 Technician Third Grade Clarence Leslie Hiner (ASN: 37196595), United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as a Medical Aidman with the 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces in the European Theater of Operations, on 18 December, 1944. Technician Third Grade Hiner’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, the 2d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Technician Third Grade

    Regiment:

    38th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    2d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, 2d Infantry Division, General Orders No. 41 (1944)

    (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 Technician Third Grade Clarence Leslie Hiner (ASN: 37196595), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with the Medical Detachment, 38th Infantry Regiment, 2d Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944. 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.