WORLD WAR II DRAFT REGISTRATION CARD
Name: Harold Ambrose Clifford
Race: White
Age: 22
Birth Date: 20 Feb 1918
Birth Place: Burbank,Clay Co, South Dakota
Residence Place: Burbank, Clay, South Dakota
Registration Date: 16 Oct 1940
Registration Place: Aberdeen, South Dakota, USA

Rockford Register Star, Rockford, Illinois, 25 Feb 2010

HAROLD A. CLIFFORD, 91 ROCKFORD - Harold A. Clifford, 91, of Rockford, formerly of Neenah, Wis., passed away Wednesday, Feb. 17, 2010. Born Feb. 20, 1918, in Burbank, S.D., to Edward and Catherine (Carey) Clifford. Graduate of Elk Point (S.D.) High School and earned a B.S. degree from Northern State College in Aberdeen, S.D. Married Betty Solem in 1946, in Rockford. Distinguished World War II veteran of the U.S. Army, served as first lieutenant 30th Division in ETO from 1942 to 1945. Owner/operator of Rockford Plating (1952-1967), chemist at Neenah Menasha Waste Treatment Plant (1967-1985), commissioner of Sanitary District No. 4 in the town of Menasha for 25 years. Member of St. Gabriel Church in Neenah, St. Bridget Church in Loves Park, and the Knights of Columbus No. 5511.

Harold was committed to the service of his community and country. He was instrumental in the formation of the town of Menasha Sanitary District No. 4. Harold was also a leader in the establishment and formation of Grand Chute Menasha West Regional Wastewater Treatment Plant. He dedicated many hours and contributed financially to the Alliance for the Mentally Ill. Harold was a very distinguished World War II veteran, decorated with the Purple Heart, two Silver Stars, and th

The family expresses sincere appreciation to the staff of both Provena St. Anne Center and Swedish-American Hospital for their loving care. Survivors include children; 18 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; sister-in-law of Rockford; and "Uncle Duke's" numerous loving nieces and nephews. Predeceased by parents; wife, Betty; son, Patrick; four sisters; and six brothers.

Funeral Mass at 10 a.m. Monday, Feb. 22, in St. Bridget Church, 600 Clifford Ave., Loves Park, with visitation from 9 a.m. to time of service. Interment in Calvary Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be sent to Friendship Place Inc., 220 N. Commercial St., Neenah, WI 54946.