Clayton, John, 1892-1979

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Clayton grew up in Cape Girardeau, Missouri, and died in 2004. Served as a 2nd Lieutenant with the World War II 10th Mountain Division. Joined the Division at Camp Hale, Colorado where he was assigned to the 85th Infantry Regiment. Served with the regimental headquarters company and with Company G. Also stationed at Camp Swift, Texas. In Italy, wounded in action near Hill 909 on April 14, 1945.

From the description of John B. Clayton papers, 1943-1950. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 183307389

Grew up in Cape Girardeu, Missouri. Attended the School of Fine Arts at Washington University. Served in the 85th Infantry, Company G of the 10th Mountain Division. Wounded in action on April 14, 1945. Died in 2004.

From the description of John B. Clayton oral history [sound recording]. (Denver Public Library). WorldCat record id: 76795138

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creatorOf Clayton, John B. John B. Clayton oral history [sound recording]. Denver Public Library, Central Library
creatorOf Clayton, John B. John B. Clayton papers, 1943-1950. Denver Public Library, Central Library
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Birth 1892-12-01

Death 1979-07-04

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