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RAU, Clarence L - Date of
birth
21 March 1920 -
Age
24 - Place of
birth
Richfield, Genesee County, Michigan -
Hometown
Wayne County, Michigan
Personal info
Military service
- Service
number
36579571 -
Rank
Staff Sergeant -
Function
unknown -
Unit
423rd Infantry Regiment,
106th Infantry Division
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Awards
Purple Heart
Death
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Status
Killed in Action - Date of
death
21 December 1944 - Place of
death
Near St. Vith, Belgium
Grave
-
Cemetery
American War Cemetery Henri-Chapelle
| Plot | Row | Grave |
|---|---|---|
| F | 13 | 50 |
Immediate family
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Members
Amandus C. Rau (father)
Erna E. (Zeilinger) Rau (mother)
Harvey L. Rau (brother)
Melvin H. Rau (brother)
Donald E. Rau (brother)
Doris J. (Dailey) Rau (wife)
More information
S/Sgt Clarence L. Rau graduated from Cooley High School.He enlisted in March 1943 and was overseas for two months when he was killed.
He was first buried at the Temporary American Military Cemetery of Foy, Belgium.
All of his brothers also served.
The picture shows family members visiting his grave and attending the 2025 Memorial Day Service.
Source of information: Peter Schouteten, Carla Mans, Kathy McDermott, Susan Linton - Julie Westand Lorna Durand, www.abmc.gov, www.wwiimemorial.com, www.ancestry.com - Headstone and Interment Record / U.S. WWII Draft Cards Young Men / Michigan, Marriage Records / 1930 Census, http://106thinfdivassn.org
Photo source: www.findagrave.com - Des Philippet, www.newspapers.com - The Detroit News - 27 March 1945, Susan Linton - Julie West and Lorna Durand, Family collection - courtesy of Susan Linton