Richard W. Clearman
Richard Warren Clearman, Boatswain's Mate 2/c, born Sept. 29, 1921,
Junction City, KS, received his BA degree in education. He joined the
USN Sept. 25, 1940. Vessels and stations served were the USS West
Virginia, Chester, Neches, St. Paul, YMS-243, PT Boat Base No. 17, and
Great Lakes NTS.
Memorable experiences include observing the scuttling of the USS
Lexington. BM2/c Clearman was discharged Nov. 22, 1946. Awards include
the Asiatic-Pacific w/2 stars, American Area w/star, Philippine
Liberation w/star, American Defense, WWII Victory Medal, Good Conduct
Medal, Pearl Harbor Medal and a Life Saving Commendation by the
Secretary of the Navy.
He and his wife, Corienne (Jones) live in Effingham, KS. He has three
children, three step-children, five grandchildren and three
great-grandchildren. He is a retired teacher and athletic coach. He
enjoys fishing and gardening.
Reprinted with permission from Turner Publishing