Colonel Frederick “Fred” Clinton 33541255 

Colonel Frederick “Fred” Clinton 33541255 was born in Boston, MA on 27 July 1927. He passed away on 9 July, 2020 in his home in Alexandria, VA. He spent his early years in Norfolk, VA. In 1943 he enlisted in the Army at the age of 16. He served in the 63rd Infantry Division from October 1943 to August 1945. While in the division he was assigned to B Company, 363rd Medical Battalion; Ranger Platoon and B Company and D Company of 254th Infantry Regiment. He fought in major engagements including the battle of Jebsheim, France and the penetration of the Siegfried Line near Ensheim, Germany. In 1950 he fought in Korea with the 3rd Infantry Division. In Korea he attained the rank of First Sergeant and was appointed to the Army Adjutant General Corps. In 1952 he returned to the United States and was promoted to Second Lieutenant. He was assigned to the 37th Infantry Division at Camp Polk, LA. He then served with the 10th and 2nd Infantry Divisions at various locations overseas and in the United States. In 1968 he was assigned to Vietnam where he served as the Adjutant General for the 4th Infantry Division. On his return from Vietnam he served with STRATCOM Europe and as a department director at the Army Institute of Administration at Fort Harrison, IN. During his military service he attended the Army Command General Staff College and the Army War College. He also received a degree from Benedictine College in Atchison, KS. He attained the rank of Colonel and retired from the Army in 1974 after 31 years of service. His military decorations include the Combat Infantryman Badge, the Legion of Merit, four Bronze Star Medals, an Air Medal, three Commendation Medals, a Joint Service Commendation Medal, a Meritorious Service Medal, two Presidential Unit Citations, a French Croix de Guerre with Palm, a Meritorious Unit Citation and eleven battle stars. His foreign awards include four from the Vietnamese government, one from the Korean government and five from the French government including the Legion of Honor. He was named an Honorary Citizen of Jebsheim, France for his work on peace and reconciliation. He was a leading advocate for the construction and dedication of the Croix du Moulin memorial near Jebsheim. He was a dedicated husband and father. He was married for 42 years to his beloved wife Joyce who passed away in 2016. He is survived by one son, four daughters, fourteen grandchildren and eight great grandchildren. We was twenty years ago. He malistained extensive e cords of the aits On history and assisted countless veterans and their families in recovering World War Il service records. He was instrumental in helping them receive awards and decorations. In many cases, they were not aware they were eligible for them. Colonel Fred Clinton devoted his life to the service of others. He was much loved and respected by his buddies, friends and family. He will be profoundly missed.

 

Celebrating VE Day in Rothenburg, Germany. L to R: Pfc Frutchey, Pfc Fred Clinton and Cpl VanEtten. Mortar Platoon, D Company, 254th Infantry- May 45

Pfc Frutchey, Mortar Plt, D/254th preparing to return to civilian life as a farmer. May 45

All showered, clean clothes and no where to go.  Pfc Fred Clinton (L) and Pfc Frutchey, Mortar Plt, D/254th Inf- May 45