Johnny Vernon McClelland was born on 14 November 1921 to Lloyd Calvin McClelland and Vella M West. He was married with Ravenall Marian Purvis.
Died of wounds 20 May 1944

Staff Sergeant
456th Bomber Squadron, 323rd Bomber Group

S/Sgt McClelland was returned from Cambridge, British Isles. Buried at the Chattanooga National Cemetery, Y, 367.

  • Rank: Staff Sergeant
  • Date of birth:
  • 14 November 1921
  • Date of death: 20 May 1944
  • County: Hamilton
  • Hometown: Athens
  • Service Branch: Army/Army Air Forces
  • Division/Assignment: 456th Bomber Squadron, 323rd Bomber Group
  • Theater: Europe
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Awards: Purple Heart
  • Burial/Memorial Location: Chattanooga National Cemetery, Chattanooga, TN
  • Location In Memorial: Pillar XI, Top Panel
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