Owen Leister Clagett★ World War II Gold Star Veteran from Maryland
On June 28, 1942 Merchant Seaman Clagett was declared a casualty of World War II. ★ He served with honor in the United States Merchant Marine. ★ He is remembered by the people of Maryland. ★ 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 | 314326 |
| Name | Owen Leister Clagett |
| From | Baltimore, Baltimore County, Maryland |
| Casualty Date | June 28, 1942 |
| War | World War II |
| Service Branch | Merchant Marine |
| Rank | Merchant Seaman |
| Specialty | Fireman Watertender |
| Unit/Group | Merchant Ship Sam Houston |
| Casualty Type | Died of Wounds, Buried at Sea, Missing in Action |
| Location | Caribbean Sea |
| Notable Awards |
★ Merchant Marine Mariner's Medal |
Additional Details
Auto-Generated Profile Synopsis - Owen Leister Clagett 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 Merchant Marine. Clagett had the rank of Merchant Seaman. His military occupation or specialty was Fireman Watertender. Attached to Merchant Ship Sam Houston.
According to our records Maryland was his home or enlistment state and Baltimore county has been included within the archival record. We have Baltimore listed as his city. During his service in World War II, Merchant Marine Clagett was reported missing and ultimately declared dead on June 28, 1942. Recorded circumstances attributed to: Died of Wounds, Buried at Sea, Missing in Action. Incident location: Caribbean Sea. |
Commendations + Awards
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★ Merchant Marine Mariner's Medal
★ Merchant Marine WWII Victory Medal
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Honoring the men and women of Maryland 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. 
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Maryland was home to over 5,137 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
Maryland was home to over 5,137 American Gold Star veterans from 4 wars of the 20th Century. Some significant statistics:
• 1,114 World War I
• 2,463 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 114 Prisoners of war
• 1,300 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
• 2,463 World War II
• 543 Korean War
• 1,017 Vietnam War
• 114 Prisoners of war
• 1,300 Missing in action
• 7 Pearl Harbor casualties
• 73 D-Day Normandy casualties
• 7 Medal of Honor recipients
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