View a eulogy for Joe Clifton East, USMA '30, who passed away on January 15, 1945.
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Joe Clifton East
West Point, 1930
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Posted by David Twigg, 1SG (Ret) on February 5, 2016:
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Bookmark and Share Joe Clifton East Date of death: KIA as a Prisoner of War (WWII) Home of record: Elizabeth City Virginia Status: POW Joe East graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1930. AWARDS AND CITATIONS Prisoner of War Medal See more recipients of this award Awarded for actions during the World War II Major (Coast Artillery Corps) Joe Clifton East (ASN: 018192), United States Army, was captured by the Japanese after the fall the Philippine Islands in 1942, and was held as a Prisoner of War until his death in captivity on or about 15 January 1945. Action Date: 1942 - Died in Captivity Service: Army Rank: Major Division: Prisoner of War (Philippine Islands) |
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