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Clinton E (Bud) Argo

Male 1919 - 1943  (24 years)


 

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Obituary- Argo, Clinton


ARGO
Clinton E. Argo, son of Earl and Etta Argo, was born in Delia, Kan., July 26, 1919, and made the supreme sacrifice in his country's service on Friday, October 22, 1943, having reached the age of 24 years, 2 months. 28 days. With others of the community in which they lived, he shared in its educational privileges, a graduate of the rural school and after one year in high school gave himself to farming with the home folks. In November of 1939 he joined Company E of Holton and two months' later with the Company left for Camp Robinson, Ark. After Pearl Harbor he was transferred to California and later to Camp Rucker, Ala.
His intrepid spirit chafed under the prolonged and continuous routine of the life at Camp Rucker. He wanted his life and service to tell for the most and with .several others was transferred to the Paratroopers Division, Fort Benning, Ga., on October 1. His letters since his transfer expressed his deep interest and satisfaction in what he felt was a more meaningful service offering opportunities to bring to his country a fuller measure of military devotion.
It was on last Friday evening when leaving Fort Benning with his Com¬pany on a maneuvering expedition that something went wrong with the plane fatally injuring twenty of the crew.
His buddies and those associated with him in Company E speak of Clinton as a wholesome lad, genial in his association, earnest and dependable in his work. He carried this mark of distinc¬tion—a good soldier.
He leaves beside the grief stricken parents, four sisters, Mrs. Lawrence Hurla of Holton, and Adeline, Marzine and Edna of the home, and numerous other relatives, neighbors and friends who are in deepest sympathy with the bereaved family.


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