Young Clarence Clyde “Bunny”

Monuments

88th Infantry Division “Blue Devils” Plaques- Monte Battaglia

Name:

Clarence Clyde “Bunny” Young

Rank:

Private First Class

Serial Number:

Unit:

350th Infantry Regiment, 88th Infantry Division

Date of Death:

1944-09-30

State:

Ohio

Cemetery:

Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland, Ohio

Plot:

Row:

Grave:

477

Decoration:

Comments:

Clarence Clyde “Bunny” Young was born on March 10, 1918. He served in the US Army as a Private First Class during World War II. Clarence died on September 30, 1944 at the age of 26 in Italy and is now buried in the Poland Riverside Cemetery, Poland, Mahoning County, Ohio, USA. A member of the 2nd Battalion, 350th Infantry Regiment, his unit was cited for outstanding performance of duty in action during the period 27 September to 3 October 1944 at Mt. Battaglia, Italy against German forces. For seven days, amidst powerful counterattacks, the men of the battalion repulsed each attack with fighting ability and teamwork, therefore, their objective was accomplished.