Shelbyville, IL
Private Clawson enlisted in the Marine Corps Reserve on April 24, 1942. He received basic training at San Diego and served with Company G, 2nd Battalion, 22nd Marine Regiment, 6th Marine Division, 5th Amphibious Corps. He was shipped to the Southwest Pacific area in July, 1942. He died from wounds received in the capture of the Marshall Islands.
– submitted by James Opolony
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Join the University of Illinois Alumni Association and pre-order your limited-edition Altgeld Hall Snow Globe, complete with the beloved “Hail to the Orange” chimes and a timeless design that captures the spirit of the Quad in winter.
This is more than a collectible—it’s a connection. To your past. To your pride. To your place in the Illini family.
Shipping to Domestic US Addresses ONLY. No PO Boxes.