Private First Class Clarence Watson served in the U.S. Army. Clarence served in World War II. Clarence was 32 years old.
Pfc Clarence Watson attended Fairmount High School and was employed by the Paranite Wire and Cable Co. | | He enlisted in Indianapolis, Indiana, on 2 April 1942. He was sent overseas in August 1944. | | The IDPF of Pvt Wyley Sears contains a statement of S/Sgt William J. Cambre, the tank commander, who recalled what happened: "On or about 16 December 1944, while fighting in Gurzenich, Germany, my tank was knocked out and burned after receiving a direct hit on the fuel container of the flame-thrower. Pvt Wyley Sears, tank driver, and Pfc Louis Hovitz, light machine gunner, were killed instantly. Pfc Clarence Watson, Cannoneer, was killed while trying to get out the tank turret by enemy machine gun fire and fell back inside the tank turret. Cpl Walter G. Czerwinski, Tank Gunner, and myself, Tank Commander, were the only two that succeeded in escaping from the tank."
Awards & Decorations
1
For service and achievement
Burial Information
This page is permanent and free. No fee to view it, no advertising, no tracking, and no account required. It will not be taken down.
Are you family? This record can be claimed and maintained by those who knew Clarence. Claim this record.
Be the first to honor Clarence.
Leave a Tribute