Clarence Andruss - Agawam, MA
Posted by: Groundspeak Charter Member neoc1
N 42° 05.290 W 072° 37.470
18T E 696467 N 4662296
A Purple Heart Trail marker honoring PFC Clarence Joseph Andruss, USMC, is located in front of the Roberta G. Doering Middle School at 68 Main Street, Agawam, MA.
Waymark Code: WMWEW7
Location: Massachusetts, United States
Date Posted: 08/25/2017
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member iconions
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Agawam has placed a series of Purple Heart Trail markers along the southbound, west side of Main Street. Each marker honors a veteran that received the Purple Heart during their military service.

The purple and white sign contains the image the Purple Heart medal on the left side and the inscription:

PURPLE
HEART
TRAIL
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CLARENCE ANDRUSS USMC KIA WWII
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AGAWAM, MA

Below is a similar sign honoring a sponsor of the Purple Heart Trail. It is inscribed:

PURPLE
HEART
TRAIL
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ROBERTA G. DOERING SCHOOL
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AGAWAM, MA

Clarence Joseph Andruss was born in Springfield, MA. He was living in the Feeding Hills section of Agawam when he joined the USMC during World War II. He was killed in action on June 18, 1944 while serving with L Company, 3rd Battalion, 2nd Marine Regiment, Second Marine Division, Fleet Marine Force on Saipan in the Northern Mariana Islands.

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