Willard Clouse
ASN:35135378
June 1, 1949
S/Sgt Willard J. Clouse, ASN 35 135 378
Plot B, Row 1, Grave 20
Headstone: Cross
St. Laurent (France) US Military Cemetery
Mr. John F. Clouse
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mr. Clouse,
This is to inform you that the remains of your loved one have been permanently interred, as recorded above, side by side with comrades who also gave their lives for their country. Customary military funeral services were conducted over the grave at the time of burial.
After the Department of the Army has completed all final interments, the cemetery will be transferred, as authorized by the Congress, to the care and supervision of the American Battle Monuments Commission. The Commission also will have the responsibility for permanent construction and beautification of the cemetery, including erection of the permanent headstone. The headstone will be inscribed with the name exactly as recorded above, the rank or rating where appropriate, organization, State, and date of death. Any inquiries relative to the type of headstone or the spelling of the name to be inscribed thereon, should be addressed to the American Battle Monuments Commission, Washington, 25 D.C. Your letter should include the full name, rank, serial number, grave location, and name of the cemetery.
While interments are in progress, the cemetery will not be open to visitors. You may rest assured that this final interment was conducted with fitting dignity and solemnity and that the gravesite will be carefully and conscientiously maintained in perpetuity by the United States Government.
Sincerely yours,
H. Feldman Major General The Quartermaster General
EU 02597
EUA 055
RR UEPOG
UEP 11P30/29 Collect
Corbin KY Mar 19 611P
Smith Mem Div OQMG
Wash DC
This is my son Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse 35135378 requested not to be brought back to the states if anything happened. I wish to comply with his request. (St. Laurent, France)
John F. Clouse (Corbin, Kentucky)
727P
35135378
3-4-49 Snowden FCC
Coded 3-24-49
J. Williams
DDPROC 3/28/49
Stamped Mar 22, 1949
MESSAGE FORM
FROM: QMGMF Dept of Army Wash DC Snowden EXT 6535
SECURITY CLASSIFICATION: Unclassified
PRECEDENCE FOR: ACTION: Priority – Original Message
ACTION TO: Mr. John F. Clouse
Carter
Corbin, Kentucky
INFORMATION TO:
CHARGE GRAVES WW II
Final interments are now being made in permanent United States Military Cemeteries overseas. The remains of your late son Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse, 35 135 378 are being held in above ground storage pending disposition instructions from you. In order to comply with your wishes, it is urgent you advise this office within fifteen days by collect telegram if you desire permanent overseas burial or return of remains to United States for burial in a national or private cemetery. If remains are requested for return to this country include name of national cemetery or if remains are returned for burial in a private cemetery name and address of funeral director or consignee to whom remains are to be consigned. End Smith.
Smith
Memorial Division
OQMG
Analyst Action Request Form
Name: Willard J. Clouse Grade: S/Sgt Serial Number: 35 135 378
This one has been thoroughly analyzed and the following action is to be taken:
To: Miss Herndon Tel: NOK: Mr. John F. Clouse, Father Carter Corbin, Kentucky
Form 17 son, S/Sgt Willard J. Clouse 35 135 378
USMC Blosville, France Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185
Date: March 11, 1949 Signature of Analyst: Bradford Division: Mem Branch: FAC Sect: Lor
S/Sgt Willard J. Clouse, 35 135 378 Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185 February 4, 1949 United States Military Cemetery Blosville, France
Mr. John F. Clouse Carter Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mr. Clouse:
The records in this office have been amended to show you as the next of kin of the above-named decedent, and the person authorized to request disposition of the remains.
There are enclosed informational pamphlets regarding the Return of World War II Dead Program, including a Disposition Form on which you may indicate your wishes in this matter. Upon receipt of the properly completed form, you may be assured that the Department of the Army will attempt to comply with your wishes as indicated thereon.
If you should elect Option 2, it is advised that no funeral arrangements or other personal arrangements be made until you are further notified by this office.
It is urged that you complete the “Request for Disposition of Remains” form and return it to this office without delay in order that prompt action may be taken toward the final disposition of the remains. A self-addressed envelope which requires no postage is enclosed for your convenience.
Sincerely yours,
James F. Smith Major, QMC Memorial Division
AIR MAIL SPECIAL DELIVERY
REQUEST FOR NEW LETTER OF INQUIRY
To: Letter of Inquiry Section Repatriation Records Branch
From:
Name of Decedent: Willard J. Clouse
Grade: S/Sgt
Serial Number: 35 135 378
Cemetery: Blosville, France
Plot: B
Row: 10
Grave: 185
Letter of Inquiry to be Sent to: John F. Clouse
Relationship: Father
Address: Carter, Corbin, Kentucky
Authority for Letter of Inquiry and Remarks: New LOI to father. Widow remarried.
Stamped: LOI Sent February 4, 1949
Date: January 27, 1949
Clerk’s Signature: H. Smith
The American National Red Cross Eastern Area
Form HS-343 March 1948
TO: Repatriation Records Branch Disinterment Locator Section Office of the Quartermaster General Department of the Army Washington 25, D.C.
FROM: Director, Home Service SUBJECT: Clouse, Willard J. S/Sgt 35 135 378 Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185 United States Military Cemetery Blosville, France
Your Reference: QMGMR 293 Next of Kin: Mrs. Corrine Clouse, wife Old Address: General Delivery Corbin, Kentucky New Address:
In compliance with your request of May 17, 1948 for an investigation in connection with the disposition of the remains of this deceased serviceman, we submit the following information:
csharpCopy codeOQMG Form 345 X was submitted completed by Mrs. Corrine Dale, remarried widow and is attached.
yMrs. Corrine Clouse New: Mrs. Corrine Dale 3821 Wewoka Avenue Louisville, Kentuck
markdownCopy codehas relinquished disposition authority. X has remarried. is deceased. is incompetent.cssCopy codeWe have been unable to locate.
REMARKS: Mrs. Dale completed Section III and names Mr. John F. Clouse, father, as next of kin. If he does not respond to your request to complete a Form 345, we will be glad to assist him.
(Mrs. Pauline A. Rogers) Director, Home Service Eastern Area
Eastern Area
Form HS-343
March 1948
TO: Repatriation Records Branch Disinterment Locator Section Office of the Quartermaster General Department of the Army Washington 25, D.C.
FROM: Director, Home Service SUBJECT: Clouse, Willard J. S/Sgt 35 135 378 Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185 United States Military Cemetery Blosville, France
Your Reference: QMGMR 293 Next of Kin: Mrs. Corrine Clouse, wife Old Address: General Delivery Corbin, Kentucky New Address:
In compliance with your request of May 17, 1948 for an investigation in connection with the disposition of the remains of this deceased serviceman, we submit the following information:
csharpCopy codeOQMG Form 345 X was submitted completed by Mrs. Corrine Dale, remarried widow and is attached.
Mrs. Corrine Clouse New: Mrs. Corrine Dale 3821 Wewoka Avenue Louisville, Kentucky
markdownCopy codehas relinquished disposition authority. X has remarried. is deceased. is incompetent.cssCopy codeWe have been unable to locate.
REMARKS: Mrs. Dale completed Section III and names Mr. John F. Clouse, father, as next of kin. If he does not respond to your request to complete a Form 345, we will be glad to assist him.
(Mrs. Pauline A. Rogers) Director, Home Service Eastern Area
The American Red Cross
Eastern Area
615 North St. Asaph Street
Alexandria, Virginia
April 16, 1948
Repatriation Records Branch Re: Clouse, Willard J., S/Sgt
Disinterment Locator Section 35 135 378
Office of the Quartermaster General
Department of the Army Remarried Widow: Mrs. Corrine Dale
Washington 25, D.C. 3821 Wewoka Avenue
markdownCopy code Louisville 12, Kentucky
Attention: QMGMR 293
Dear Sir:
We refer to your letter of March 15, 1948, and our letter to you of March 26, 1948. Our Louisville Kentucky Chapter has learned from the remarried widow of the deceased serviceman that some of the immediate family still live in Corbin, Kentucky and accordingly we are asking our chapter there for additional service. We wanted you to know there will be some delay.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Pauline A. Rogers
Director, Home Service
The American Red Cross
Eastern Area
615 North St. Asaph Street
Alexandria, Virginia
April 16, 1948
Repatriation Records Branch Re: Clouse, Willard J., S/Sgt
Disinterment Locator Section 35 135 378
Office of the Quartermaster General
Department of the Army Wife: (Mrs. Corrine Dale) (remarried)
Washington 25, D.C. General Delivery-Former Address
Corbin, Kentucky
3821 Wewoka Avenue (New Address)
markdownCopy code Louisville 12, Kentucky
Attention: RR Br. QMGMR 293
Dear Sir:
In response to your letter of March 15, 1948, our Corbin Chapter in Corbin, Kentucky advised us that the contact which they made in locating the widow of the above-named deceased serviceman reveals that she is married again and lives with her second husband at the above address. The source of this information was the widow’s mother, Mrs. D.G. Calder, who stated that her daughter is now Mrs. Curtis Dale who resides at 3821 Wewoka Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky.
We are therefore contacting our Louisville Chapter asking them to get in touch with Mrs. Dale to ask her to cooperate in completing Form 345 stating the detail of her remarriage and the relinquishment of her right to be considered the next of kin, as well as naming the person she believes to be the next in line. We will advise as soon as a report is received.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Pauline A. Rogers Director Home Service
The American Red Cross
Eastern Area
615 North St. Asaph Street
Alexandria, Virginia
April 16, 1948
Repatriation Records Branch Re: Clouse, Willard J., S/Sgt
Disinterment Locator Section 35 135 378
Office of the Quartermaster General
Department of the Army Remarried Widow: Mrs. Corrine Dale
Washington 25, D.C. 3821 Wewoka Avenue
Louisville 12, Kentucky
Attention: QMGMR 293
Dear Sir:
We refer to your letter of March 15, 1948, and our letter to you of March 26, 1948. Our Louisville Kentucky Chapter has learned from the remarried widow of the deceased serviceman that some of the immediate family still live in Corbin, Kentucky and accordingly we are asking our chapter there for additional service. We wanted you to know there will be some delay.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Pauline A. Rogers
Director, Home Service
The American Red Cross
Eastern Area
615 North St. Asaph Street
Alexandria, Virginia
April 16, 1948
Repatriation Records Branch Re: Clouse, Willard J., S/Sgt
Disinterment Locator Section 35 135 378
Office of the Quartermaster General
Department of the Army Wife: (Mrs. Corrine Dale) (remarried)
Washington 25, D.C. General Delivery-Former Address
Corbin, Kentucky
3821 Wewoka Avenue (New Address)
Louisville 12, Kentucky
Attention: RR Br. QMGMR 293
Dear Sir:
In response to your letter of March 15, 1948, our Corbin Chapter in Corbin, Kentucky advised us that the contact which they made in locating the widow of the above-named deceased serviceman reveals that she is married again and lives with her second husband at the above address. The source of this information was the widow’s mother, Mrs. D.G. Calder, who stated that her daughter is now Mrs. Curtis Dale who resides at 3821 Wewoka Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky.
We are therefore contacting our Louisville Chapter asking them to get in touch with Mrs. Dale to ask her to cooperate in completing Form 345 stating the detail of her remarriage and the relinquishment of her right to be considered the next of kin, as well as naming the person she believes to be the next in line. We will advise as soon as a report is received.
Very truly yours,
(Mrs.) Pauline A. Rogers
Director Home Service
Request for Disposition of Remains
Grade of Deceased, Name, Army Serial Number and Reported Place of Burial Date: March 17, 1948
S/Sgt Willard J. Clouse, 35 135 378
Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185
United States Military Cemetery
Blosville, France
NOTE: The next of kin should familiarize himself with the contents of the pamphlet, “Disposition of World War II Armed Forces Dead,” before filling out this form. When the proper part of this form is filled out and properly signed by the next of kin, it should be returned to the self-addressed postage-free envelope provided for this purpose.
If you are the next of kin or authorized representative of next of kin and desire to direct the disposition of the remains, please fill in PART I of this form.
PART I
Not Filled Out
PART II
Not Filled Out
PART III
If you are NOT the next of kin authorized to direct the disposition of remains, please fill in PART III of this form.
This is to notify you that I am not the next of kin authorized to direct the final disposition of the remains of the deceased named on page 1 of this form. The following person, to the best of my knowledge, is the next of kin to whom this form should be directed.
Last Name: Clouse First Name: John M.I.: F Relationship to Deceased: Sister
Number and Street: Carter City or Town: Corbin State of Country: Kentucky
Corine Dale 3821 Wewoka Avenue
Corrine Dale Louisville, Kentucky
Department of the Army
Office of the Quartermaster General
Washington 25, D.C.
In Reply Refer to RR Br: QMGMR 293 Clouse, Willard J., S/Sgt, 35 135 378
Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185
United States Military Cemetery
Blosville, France
March 17, 1948
PRIORITY
Mrs. Pauline A. Rogers, Home Service Director
Eastern Area, American Red Cross
615 North Saint Asaph St.
Alexandria, Virginia
Dear Mrs. Rogers:
The Next of Kin of the above captioned deceased wife, Mrs. Corrine Clouse, General Delivery, Corbin, Kentucky, has failed to return a Form 345 indicating disposition instructions for the remains.
It is respectfully requested that the attached OQMG Form 345 be properly accomplished by the Next of Kin and legal documents obtained through assistance of your representative, if appropriate, be furnished this office. In the event you are unable to secure disposition instructions from the Next of Kin, it is further requested that a statement of the action taken by your representative be furnished this office for use as a basis for final disposition of remains of the decedent.
It is recommended that in contact with the Next of Kin mentioned above, they first be queried as to whether or not they have submitted the appropriate form, as it may have been mailed to this office since receipt by you of this request.
Sincerely yours,
John O. Hyatt
Colonel, QMC
Memorial Division
S/Sgt. Willard J. Clouse, 35 135 378
Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185
United States Military Cemetery
Blosville, France
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
General Delivery
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mrs. Clouse:
The people of the United States, through the Congress have authorized the disinterment and final burial of the heroic dead of World War II. The Quartermaster General of the Army has been entrusted with this sacred responsibility of the honored dead. The records of the War Department indicate that you may be the nearest relative of the above-named deceased, who gave his life in the service of his country.
The enclosed pamphlets, “Disposition of World War II Armed Forces Dead,” and “American Cemeteries,” explain the disposition, options and ser ices made available to you by your Government. If you are the next of kin according to the line of kinship as set forth in the enclosed pamphlet, “Disposition of World War II Armed Forces Dead,” you are invited to express your wishes as to the disposition of the remains of the deceased by completing Part I of the enclosed form “Request for Disposition of Remains.” Should you desire to relinquish your rights to the next in kinship, please complete Part II of the enclosed form. If you are not the next of kin, please complete Part III of the enclosed form.
If you should elect Option 2, it is advised that no funeral arrangements or other personal arrangements be made until you are further notified by this office.
Will you please complete the enclosed form, “Request for Disposition of Remains” and mail in the enclosed self-addressed envelope, which requires no postage, withing 30 days after its receipt by you? Its prompt return will avoid unnecessary delays.
Sincerely,
Thomas B. Larkin
Major General
The Quartermaster General
QMGMR 314.6
Graves Registration
(European) November 22, 1946
SUBJECT: Burial Records
TO: Commanding Officer
American Graves Registration Command
European Theater Area
APO 887, c/o Postmaster
New York, New York
1. Request the burial reports and graver markers for the following decedents be changed to read as underscored:
CEMETERY: United States Military Cemetery Blosville, France.
Name Rank Serial No. Date of Death Plot Row Grave Organization
Clemmer, Richard E. Pvt 33 470 074 07/06/44 F 7 133 -----
Clausner, Robert F. Pfc 33 430 196 07/29/44 V 10 186 -----
Davis, Russell O. Cpl 33 271 779 07/10/44 P 1 9 -----
Clouse, Willard J. S/Sgt 35 135 378 06/07/44 B 10 185 Hq Btry, 320th Glider
FA Bn 82nd Arbn Div
Chilton, Charles D. Sgt 6 834 424 06/07/44 J 1 11 Co. “C” 501st Prcht I
Inf Regt
2. The records of this office have been reverified with the records of The Adjutant General, War Department, and have been found to be correct as indicated above.
FOR THE QUARTERMASTER GENERAL:
Martin G. Riley
Major, QMC
Assistant
REPATRIATION RECORDS BRANCH
DATE: November 12, 1946
NAME: Clouse Willard J
SERIAL NO.: 35135378
CEMETERY: Blosville, France
Plot: B
Row: 10
Grave: 185
LETTER: FIELD
Correct Records to Read
Rank
Org.
Date of Death – 7 June 1944
M. Kalanik
Special Checker
File
22 Nov 46
Dougherty
SPQYG 293
Clouse, Willard J.
March 7, 1946
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
General Delivery
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mrs. Clouse:
The War Department is most desirous that you be furnished the burial location of your husband, that late Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse, ASN 35 135 378.
The records of this office disclose that his remains are interred in the US Military Cemetery, Blosville, France, Plot B, Row 10, Grave 185.
This cemetery is located approximately twenty miles northwest of St. Lo, twenty-four miles southeast of Cherbourg and five miles north and slightly west of Carentan, all in France, and is under the constant care and supervision of United States military personnel.
Please accept my sincere sympathy in the loss of your husband.
Sincerely yours,
T.B. Larkin
Major General
The Quartermaster General
RRE Form #43
September 20, 1948
Attached hereto correspondence and/or other identifying media of possible archival value, pertaining to:
Clouse Willard J S SG 35135378
(Last Name) (First Name) (Initial) (Rank) (ASN)
Subject remains have been permanently interred overseas in the United States Military Cemetery St. Laurent
RESTRICTED
Cemetery: Blosville
Subject: Inventory of Personal Effects of Date:
Clouse Willard J S SG 35135378
(Last Name) (First Name) (Initial) (Rank) (ASN)
To: Effects Quartermaster, Army Effects Bureau, Kansas City, Missouri.
The above individual of
(Unit) (Organization)
was reported about
(Deceased, Missing etc.)
Designated beneficiary if information readily accessible:
Name: Address:
INVENTORY OF EFFECTS
One while metal wedding ring, no markers
One 1/12 20K gold filled Identification bracelet:
WILLARD J. CLOUSE
Reverse side: Love, Corrine
One 5th Army Commemorative Medal of the Entrance of the Allied Armies, in Naples, October 1, 1943.
Last Item
Forwarded to Personal Effects Depot.
Money in the amount of has been exchanged for US Treasury check no. amounting to $
Known bank account in European Theater:
I certify that the above items constitute all effects secured by me, belonging to the above-named individual and that they were forwarded to the Army Effects Bureau Kansas City, Missouri, on
through
Signed: Kurt Schnellenbach ACH Lt. Col. QMC Depot Quartermaster
(Name) (Rank & ASN) (Organization)
War Department
The Adjutant General’s Office
Washington 25, D.C.
Report of Death
Date: July 7, 1944
Full Name: Clouse, Willard J. Army Serial No.: 35 135 378
Grade: S/Sgt Arm of Service: Field Artillery
Date of Birth: May 18, 1920 Place of Death: France
Date of Death: June 7, 1944
Cause of Death: Died as result of injuries received in action.
Station of Deceased: European Area
Date of Entry on Current Active Status: March 23, 1942
Length of Service for Pay Purposes: 2 years, 2 months, 15 days
Emergency Addressee (Name, Relationship, & Address):
Mrs. Corrine Clouse, wife General Delivery, Corbin, Kentucky.
Beneficiary (Name, Relationship & Address)
Corrine Clouse, wife, General Delivery, Corbin, Kentucky.
Rose Clouse, mother, General Delivery, Corbin, Kentucky.
John Clouse, father, General Delivery, Corbin, Kentucky.
Additional Date and/or Statement
Battle
James V. Reinhart
100897 HOC/BM/ps
September 3, 1948
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
Route #3, Box 122
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mrs. Clouse:
Thank you for the information recently given the Army Effects Bureau in connection with the disposal of property belonging to your husband, Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse.
These effects were forwarded to you September 2, 1948, in one package.
If, for some reason, the property has not reached you within thirty days, please notify this Bureau so tracer can be instituted.
Sincerely yours,
H.O. Caldwell
Effects Quartermaster
Army Service Forces
Kansas City Quartermaster Depot
Army Effects Bureau
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
In Reply Refer to:
Reference is made to letter of the Army Effects Bureau dated
regarding personal property.
I shall appreciate a rely at your earliest convenience, in order that the property in our custody may be forwarded to the proper address without further delay.
For your use in replying, there is enclosed a self-addressed envelope which requires no postage.
Yours very truly,
M.E. Mohr
Major, QMC
Effects Quartermaster
Effects Inventory
Army Effects Bureau
Attachments
Inbound Inventory - √
G.R. or Sub Gr Label - √
Will or Power of Atty.
1 Tally in Form 43 - √
1 White metal ring
1 yellow metal identification bracelet
1 5th Army commemorative medal
Containers Addressed To: None
Information: None – Rechecked
Tally No: 8571
Examining Date: July 20, 1948
Sheet 1 of 1 Sheets
Name: Willard J. Clouse
ASN: 35135378
Rank: S/Sgt
Warehouse Space: 273
Shipped: September 2, 1948
Kansas City Quartermaster Depot
Army Effects Bureau
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
S- 16 Sep 48
August 17, 1948
In Reply Refer To: 100897
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
General Delivery
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mrs. Clouse:
The Army Effects Bureau has just received from a Graves Registration Officer overseas one ring, one identification bracelet, and one Fifth Army Commemorative Medal belonging to your husband, Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse.
In view of the lapse of time since our previous correspondence, I shall appreciate it if you will indicate whether you wish these items sent you. If so, the property will be forwarded promptly upon receipt of the confirmation of your address.
Your reply may be made on the reverse of this letter, if you desire, and mailed in the enclosed self-addressed envelope which requires no postage.
Sincerely yours,
H.O. Caldwell
Effects Quartermaster
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
General Delivery
Corbin, Kentucky
Sirs:
Please send said artifacts to
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
Route 3 Box 122
Corbin, Ky
Stamped: Received Kansas City, MO
August 26, 1948
Army Service Forces
Kansas City Quartermaster Depot
Army Effects Bureau
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
In Reply Refer To: 100897 December 6, 1944
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
General Delivery
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mrs. Clouse:
The Army Effect Bureau has received some additional property of your husband, Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse.
These effects, contained in one carton, are being forwarded to you. If delivery is not made within thirty days from this date, please notify me so that tracer action may be instituted.
As previously indicated, personal property is transmitted by this Bureau for distribution according to the laws of the state of the soldier’s legal residence.
Extending every sympathy, I am
Sincerely yours,
A.L. Smith
Administrative Assistant
Army Effect Bureau
Army Effects Bureau
Inventory
Sheet 1 0f 1 Sheets Deceased – X
Tally- In No. 5361 Missing
Inventory Date: 11/15/44 POW
Case No. – 100897 Abandoned
Effects of – Willard J. Clouse
Rank – S/Sgt
ASN – 35135378
Org. – Hq Btry 320th Glider FA Bn
Package Description: #1 Carton
Article Description:
1 lot Letters
2 Folders and photos
1 Pr. Tennis Shoes
1 Belt and holster
1 Knife in Sheath
1 Money belt w/souvenir coins
1 Wallet – no money
2 Cigarette Cases
4 Books
1 Address Book
1 Lot Insignia
1 Watch case
2 Ribbons, 1 w/2 Stars
1 Name plate
Personal papers
· 2 Notebook diaries – (removed for duration storage)
Remarks: Wife
Mrs. Corrine E. Clouse
Route 3, Box 127
Corbin, Kentucky
Attachments: Form 54
Correspondence
Shortage on Reverse
CAT Not available
Summary Court – Martial
Army Service Forces
Kansas City Quartermaster Depot
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
Case No: 100897 D mg
Date: December 4, 1944
Subject: Report of transactions in disposing of the effects of
Willard J. Clouse , 35135378 , late Staff Sergeant,
(Name of Deceased Soldier) (ASN) (Rank)
Field Artillery who died on the 7th day of June 1944 at France.
(Organization, Arm or Service)
To: The Adjutant General, War Department, Washington, D.C.
1. Complying with A.W. 112 a Summary Court-Martial, convened at Kansas City, Mo., pursuant to S.O. 226, HQ, KCQM Depot, dated September 25, 1943, for the purpose of disposing of the effects of the above-named soldier, report that:
a. No legal representative or widow of the decedent being present at his camp or quarters, his effects were forwarded to this Summary Court-Martial.
b. Local debtors owed decedent’s estate $None , of which the sum of $None was collected. (If nothing was found due or collected, state “None” otherwise attach itemized statement of sums owing and collected.)
c. Decedent owed undisputed local creditors the sum of $None , which has been paid by the Summary Court-Martial from funds of decedent.
d. Disposition of decedent’s effects and money (less the amount paid creditors, if any) has been made by the Summary Court-Martial by transmittal through the Quartermaster Corps, at Government expense to person found entitled (See Summary Court-Martial FINDING below)
FINDING:
Before a Summary Court-Martial which convened at Kansas City, Missouri on November 20, 1944, pursuant to Special Orders 228, Headquarters, KCQM Depot, dated September 25, 1943, the application and/or affidavit of Corrine Clouse (named of claimant) for the effects of the above-named deceased soldier, or person subject to military law, now in the possession of the United States, with other relevant evidence, were duly considered:
Whereupon, this Summary Court-Martial finds that, under the provisions of A.W. 112
Corrine Clouse of General Delivery, Corbin, State of Kentucky, is the widow
(Name of person entitled) (Street City, Town or Village) (Relationship or Capacity)
of the above-named deceased soldier and appears to be entitled to receive his or her effects.
W.F. Nehman, Major, QMC
Army Service Forces
Kansas City Quartermaster Depot
601 Hardesty Avenue
Kansas City 1, Missouri
In Reply Refer To: 100897 November 22, 1944
Mrs. Corrine Clouse
General Delivery
Corbin, Kentucky
Dear Mrs. Clouse:
The Army Effect Bureau has received from overseas some personal effects of your husband, Staff Sergeant Willard J. Clouse.
These effects are being forwarded to you in one package.
If, by any chance, the property has not reached you at the expiration of thirty days from this date, please notify me and tracer will be instituted.
The action of this Bureau in transmitting personal effects does not, of itself, vest title in the recipient. Such property is forwarded for distribution according to the laws of the state of the soldier’s legal residence.
I regret the circumstances prompting this letter, and wish to express my sympathy in the loss of your husband.
Very truly yours,
B.B. Friess
Administrative Assistant
Army Effect Bureau
Army Effects Bureau
Inventory
Sheet 1 0f 1 Sheets Deceased – X
Shown on Tally -In As Sgt. W.J. Clouse
Tally- In No. 5486 Missing
Inventory Date: 11/04/44 POW
Case No. – 100897 Abandoned
Effects of – Willard J. Clouse
Rank – S/Sgt
ASN – 35135378
Org. – 82nd A/B Div.
Package Description: 1 Package
Article Description:
1 Pen and pencil set
1 Fountain pen
1 Ring
1 Testament
1 Religious Article
1 Wallet – no money
Remarks:
No information
No correspondence
CAT not available
Attachments: Form 54, CR Label
Stamped November 16, 1944
Headquarters 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion
APO #469 US Army
June 21, 1944
Subject: Inventory of Effects
To: Effects Quartermaster, ETOUSA, Warehouse Division, Stanley Warehouse
United States Forces, Liverpool, England
Thru: Commanding General, 82nd Airborne Division, APO #469,
US Army
1. Name of Person: Willard J. Clouse
2. Grade or Rank: Staff Sergeant
3. Army Serial Number: 35 135 378
4. Organization: Headquarters Battery, 320th Glider Field Artillery Battalion
5. Status: Died of Injuries received in Action
6. Date of Casualty: June 7, 1944
7. Date of disposition of effects: Quartermaster, 82nd Airborne Division, APO #469, US Army, June 22, 1944
8. Name and address of any bank in the United Kingdom in which the person concerned is believed to have an account: None
9. Names and address of any known private debtors and creditors: None
10. Receipt for funds, money orders, travelers checks, deeds, wills, etc.: None
11. Name and address of next of kin: Corrine E. Clouse (wife), General Delivery, Corbin, Kentucky
For the Commanding Officer:
Eugene E. Harvey
CWO USA
Personnel Officer