Grave markers for Clifton D Purdy
in Plot: 47, 3, 47 of the
Leavenworth National Cemetery, Leavenworth, Kansas.
Harry enlisted in the Army at Denver, CO on 20 March 1943
and was assigned o Company H, 508th PIR.
Pvt Purdy was listed as missing in
action between 6 June 1944 and 14 July 1944 but returned to duty
Pvt Purdy was promoted to Corporeal on
18 October 1944 and was wounded in action i Holland on 25 September
1944.
His military decorations include the
Purple Heart and the Bronze Service Arrowhead device or participation in
Normandy assault,
Cpl Purdy was discharged on 9 November
1945. |