Tech 5 Clyde Forrester was Killed in Action.
Buried Bethel Cemetery, Kingston, Roane Co, TN
FORRESTER, CLYDE, TECH. 5TH GRADE –
died March 16, 1945, Luxemburg, Germany, while serving with Gen. Patton’s Third Army: age 26 years at time of death. Remains will be taken to the home of his father and stepmother, Mr. and Mrs. Bill Forrester, Kingston. Other survivors: son, Billy, Rockwood; brother Walter Forrester, Sweetwater. Funeral will be held from the Four Square Gospel Church Thursday 3:30 p.m. Rev. Miss Broady officiating. Interment Kingston Cemetery. Kingston Post 110, American Legion will serve as pallbearers and render military honors at the grave. Kyker, Harriman, in charge.
- Rank: Technician 5th Class
- Date of birth: 22 February 1919
- Date of death: 16 March 1945
- County: Roane
- Hometown: Kingston
- Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
- Division/Assignment: 302nd Infantry Regiment, 94th Infantry Division
- Theater: Europe
- Conflict: World War II
- Battles: Germany
- Awards: Purple Heart
- Burial/Memorial Location: Bethel Cemetery, Kingston, Roane County, TN
- Location In Memorial: Pillar XVII, Top Panel
- Sponsored by: Katherine Hembree, Great Granddaughter
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