Francis William Clifford ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Illinois
On September 11, 1944 Private Clifford was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Army. ★ He is remembered by the people of Illinois. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 35351 |
| Service ID | 36374731 |
| Name | Francis William Clifford |
| From | Chicago, Cook County, Illinois |
| Birth Date | July 31, 1920 |
| Casualty Date | September 11, 1944 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Army |
| Rank | Private |
| Unit/Group | 745th Tank Battalion, Reconnaissance Platoon, HQ Company |
| Casualty Type | KIA - Killed in Action |
| Location | Hockelbach, Belgium |
| Burial | Plot E Row 15 Grave 3, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Francis William Clifford is buried or memorialized at Plot E Row 15 Grave 3, Henri-Chapelle American Cemetery, Henri-Chapelle, Belgium. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Pvt Francis Clifford enlisted in the US Army at Chicago, Illinois on September 21, 1942.His platoon had started to leave the town of Hockelbach in Belgium when they were fired upon by enemy tanks and small arms. Four men were killed, five wounded and two missing in action. ▼ Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis: Francis William Clifford was serving his country during World War II when he gave his all in the line of duty. He had enlisted in the United States Army. Clifford had the rank of Private. Service number assignment was 36374731. Attached to 745th Tank Battalion, Reconnaissance Platoon, HQ Company.
He was born on July 31, 1920. According to our records Illinois was his home or enlistment state and Cook county has been included within the archival record. We have Chicago listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Army Private Clifford experienced a traumatic event which ultimately resulted in loss of life on September 11, 1944. Recorded circumstances attributed to: KIA - Killed in Action. Incident location: Hockelbach, Belgium. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Army Presidential Unit Citation
★ Army Good Conduct Medal
★ European-African-Middle Eastern Campaign
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Honoring the men and women of Illinois who gave their all for their country. May their example of courage and sacrifice be our guide. To be strong and responsible in our lives as citizens of the world. Through honest daily actions, we honor them.
▼ Illinois was home to over 28,686 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 4,578 World War I
• 19,320 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,736 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 215 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
• 19,320 World War II
• 1,845 Korean War
• 2,943 Vietnam War
• 395 Prisoners of war
• 4,736 Missing in action
• 124 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 215 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 29 Medal of Honor recipients
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