Clifford Rhea ★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Tennessee
On July 30, 1945 Fireman Second Class Rhea was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Navy. ★ He is remembered by the people of Tennessee. ★ May his positive example inspire us. Working together towards peace, mutual respect, and equality for all.
Clifford Rhea
World War II
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Service Details
| This Profile ID | 112326 |
| Service ID | 9657638 |
| Name | Clifford Rhea |
| From | Pikeville, Bledsoe County, Tennessee |
| Birth Date | March 23, 1924 |
| Casualty Date | July 30, 1945 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Navy |
| Rank | Enlisted |
| Specialty | Fireman Second Class |
| Unit/Group | USS Indianapolis (CA-35) |
| Casualty Type | Missing in action or lost at sea |
| Location | Waters off Guam, Philippine Sea |
| Burial | Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines |
| Notable Awards |
★ Purple Heart |
| Remembered | 
Clifford Rhea is buried or memorialized at Tablets of the Missing at Manila American Cemetery, Manila, Philippines. This is an American Battle Monuments Commission location. |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Clifford Rhea 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 Navy. Rhea had the rank of Enlisted. His military occupation or specialty was Fireman Second Class. Service number assignment was 9657638. Attached to USS Indianapolis (CA-35).
He was born on March 23, 1924. According to our records Tennessee was his home or enlistment state and Bledsoe county has been included within the archival record. We have Pikeville listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Navy enlisted man Rhea was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on July 30, 1945. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Missing in action or lost at sea. Incident location: Waters off Guam, Philippine Sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Purple Heart
★ Combat Action Ribbon
★ World War II Victory Medal
★ American Campaign Medal
★ Navy Presidential Unit Citation
★ Navy Good Conduct Medal
★ Asiatic-Pacific Campaign Medal
★ Navy Expeditionary Medal
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• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
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• 906 Korean War
• 1,295 Vietnam War
• 178 Prisoners of war
• 1,658 Missing in action
• 42 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 89 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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