The USS Oklahoma sank when it was hit by torpedoes on December 7, 1941, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. A total of 429 sailors and Marines, including 2K2c Gerald L. Clayton, on the ship were killed.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2018 — Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 10, 2018
On Dec. 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
In 2015, DPAA disinterred remains from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu.
DPAA is grateful to the Department of Veterans Affairs for their partnership in this mission.
Interment services are pending; more details will be released 7-10 days prior to scheduled funeral services.
Clayton's name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on September 10, 2018.
On December 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
Gerald Clayton was born January 3, 1920, the fourth child of E. Lee and Grace Clayton. He graduated from Central City High School in 1938. His siblings were Ken (Marie) Clayton of Hordville, Gwen (Ken) Leach of Ord, Roger (Ruth) Clayton of Central City and Anna Lee (Edwin) Cobb of Central City. All siblings are deceased. His nieces and nephews are Al (Ruth) Clayton of Green Valley, AZ, Paul-deceased (Joyce) Clayton of Goodyear, AZ, formally of Central City, Rob Clayton of Schuyler, Karen (Steve) Leach Harsh of Okemos, MI, Sam Clayton-deceased, Pat (Jack-deceased) Clayton Lincoln of Grand Island, Marg (Cliff-deceased) Clayton Kahler of Bella Vista, AR, Gary (Diane) Clayton of Mesa, AZ, formally of Central City, Jim (Colleen) Clayton of Central City and Dean (Karen) Cobb of Central City.
The Navy will be conducting a full military service at the Central City Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Military rights by American Legion Post 6.
Also remembered on the Honolulu Memorial and the USS Oklahoma Memorial.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2018 — Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 10, 2018
On Dec. 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
In 2015, DPAA disinterred remains from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu.
DPAA is grateful to the Department of Veterans Affairs for their partnership in this mission.
Interment services are pending; more details will be released 7-10 days prior to scheduled funeral services.
Clayton's name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on September 10, 2018.
On December 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
Gerald Clayton was born January 3, 1920, the fourth child of E. Lee and Grace Clayton. He graduated from Central City High School in 1938. His siblings were Ken (Marie) Clayton of Hordville, Gwen (Ken) Leach of Ord, Roger (Ruth) Clayton of Central City and Anna Lee (Edwin) Cobb of Central City. All siblings are deceased. His nieces and nephews are Al (Ruth) Clayton of Green Valley, AZ, Paul-deceased (Joyce) Clayton of Goodyear, AZ, formally of Central City, Rob Clayton of Schuyler, Karen (Steve) Leach Harsh of Okemos, MI, Sam Clayton-deceased, Pat (Jack-deceased) Clayton Lincoln of Grand Island, Marg (Cliff-deceased) Clayton Kahler of Bella Vista, AR, Gary (Diane) Clayton of Mesa, AZ, formally of Central City, Jim (Colleen) Clayton of Central City and Dean (Karen) Cobb of Central City.
The Navy will be conducting a full military service at the Central City Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Military rights by American Legion Post 6.
Also remembered on the Honolulu Memorial and the USS Oklahoma Memorial.
The USS Oklahoma sank when it was hit by torpedoes on December 7, 1941, during the Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor. A total of 429 sailors and Marines, including 2K2c Gerald L. Clayton, on the ship were killed.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2018 — Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 10, 2018
On Dec. 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
In 2015, DPAA disinterred remains from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu.
DPAA is grateful to the Department of Veterans Affairs for their partnership in this mission.
Interment services are pending; more details will be released 7-10 days prior to scheduled funeral services.
Clayton's name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on September 10, 2018.
On December 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
Gerald Clayton was born January 3, 1920, the fourth child of E. Lee and Grace Clayton. He graduated from Central City High School in 1938. His siblings were Ken (Marie) Clayton of Hordville, Gwen (Ken) Leach of Ord, Roger (Ruth) Clayton of Central City and Anna Lee (Edwin) Cobb of Central City. All siblings are deceased. His nieces and nephews are Al (Ruth) Clayton of Green Valley, AZ, Paul-deceased (Joyce) Clayton of Goodyear, AZ, formally of Central City, Rob Clayton of Schuyler, Karen (Steve) Leach Harsh of Okemos, MI, Sam Clayton-deceased, Pat (Jack-deceased) Clayton Lincoln of Grand Island, Marg (Cliff-deceased) Clayton Kahler of Bella Vista, AR, Gary (Diane) Clayton of Mesa, AZ, formally of Central City, Jim (Colleen) Clayton of Central City and Dean (Karen) Cobb of Central City.
The Navy will be conducting a full military service at the Central City Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Military rights by American Legion Post 6.
Also remembered on the Honolulu Memorial and the USS Oklahoma Memorial.
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 27, 2018 — Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on Sept. 10, 2018
On Dec. 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
In 2015, DPAA disinterred remains from the National Memorial Cemetery of the Pacific, known as the Punchbowl, in Honolulu.
DPAA is grateful to the Department of Veterans Affairs for their partnership in this mission.
Interment services are pending; more details will be released 7-10 days prior to scheduled funeral services.
Clayton's name is recorded on the Courts of the Missing at the Punchbowl, along with the others who are missing from World War II. A rosette will be placed next to his name to indicate he has been accounted for.
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Navy Storekeeper 2nd Class Gerald L. Clayton, killed during the attack on the USS Oklahoma during World War II, was accounted for on September 10, 2018.
On December 7, 1941, Clayton was assigned to the battleship USS Oklahoma, which was moored at Ford Island, Pearl Harbor, when the ship was attacked by Japanese aircraft. The USS Oklahoma sustained multiple torpedo hits, which caused it to quickly capsize. The attack on the ship resulted in the deaths of 429 crewmen, including Clayton.
Gerald Clayton was born January 3, 1920, the fourth child of E. Lee and Grace Clayton. He graduated from Central City High School in 1938. His siblings were Ken (Marie) Clayton of Hordville, Gwen (Ken) Leach of Ord, Roger (Ruth) Clayton of Central City and Anna Lee (Edwin) Cobb of Central City. All siblings are deceased. His nieces and nephews are Al (Ruth) Clayton of Green Valley, AZ, Paul-deceased (Joyce) Clayton of Goodyear, AZ, formally of Central City, Rob Clayton of Schuyler, Karen (Steve) Leach Harsh of Okemos, MI, Sam Clayton-deceased, Pat (Jack-deceased) Clayton Lincoln of Grand Island, Marg (Cliff-deceased) Clayton Kahler of Bella Vista, AR, Gary (Diane) Clayton of Mesa, AZ, formally of Central City, Jim (Colleen) Clayton of Central City and Dean (Karen) Cobb of Central City.
The Navy will be conducting a full military service at the Central City Cemetery on Friday, July 5, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. Military rights by American Legion Post 6.
Also remembered on the Honolulu Memorial and the USS Oklahoma Memorial.
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