Clyde Raymond Wishon was born on 31 December 1918 in Johnson City, Tennessee, the son of Charles Wishon and Nannie Overstreet. He married Gladys Christine Ledford and the couple had one daughter, Linda Carol Wishon who was born on 24 June 1943.

12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
He was killed near Emondeville, France

He is buried in Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, TN

Photo courtesy; Allen D. Jackson, USAF (Ret)

  • Rank: Private First Class
  • Date of birth:
  • 31 December 1918
  • Date of death: 9 June 1944
  • County: Unicoi
  • Hometown: Johnson City
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 12th Infantry Regiment, 4th Infantry Division
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Battles: Normandy Campaign
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Oak Hill Cemetery, Johnson City, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XIX, Top Panel
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