Haney, J. Clyde (Joseph Clyde), 1912-1945

Haney was drafted into the army in 1944, at the age of 32. He was subsequently placed as a paratrooper (private first-class) in Company B of the 193rd glider infantry of the 17th Airborne Division. He participated in the Battle of the Bulge, and was eventually killed during active service in a glider crash in Germany on March 24, 1945. He earned two purple hearts and the bronze star for his performance in World War II.

From the description of J. Clyde Haney papers, 1944-1945. (Unknown). WorldCat record id: 145774119