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Clinton
Edgar
Maxson
POW (WWII)
1920-12-16

–

Born:

Saunemin

, 

Illinois

Home:

Klamath Falls

, 

Oregon

Awards Received

  • Prisoner of War Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Division:

    Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands & Japan)

    Action Date:

    May 2, 1942 – August 8, 1945

    Private Clinton Edgar Maxson (ASN: 19021102), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese on 2 May 1942 during fighting in the Philippine Islands, and was held as a Prisoner of War until 8 August 1945.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Private

    Regiment:

    60th Coast Artillery Battalion

    Action Date:

    May 2, 1942
    Headquarters, U.S. Forces, Pacific, General Orders No. 233 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Private Clinton Edgar Maxson (ASN: 19021102), United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action on or about 2 May 1942, while serving with Battery H, 60th Coast Artillery, in the Philippine Islands.