Clifton O. Duty Papers
This collection consists of a typed two-page document of responses by World War II veteran Clifton Duty regarding his wartime service. Although the questions are no present, Duty's responses illuminate his experiences during the war.
Dates
- 1992 February 5
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Extent
0.1 Linear Feet (1 folder)
Overview
This collection consists of a typed two-page document of responses by World War II veteran Clifton Duty regarding his wartime service. Although the questions are no present, Duty's responses illuminate his experiences during the war.
Biographical / Historical
Clifton Otis Duty was born in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, on July 24, 1920, to Sylvester and Linnie Pearl Hollis Duty. After graduating from Texas Agricultural and Mechanical College, 21-year-old Duty joined the military at Perrin Field, Texas, on May 17, 1942. Due to his studies in chemical engineering during college, Duty was called into service as a 2nd Lieutenant in the U.S. Army Chemical Warfare Service. The war ended just as Duty was scheduled to go overseas with the 781st Mortar Battalion. Duty later served in the Vietnam War. Duty retired from the military on July 31, 1969. Duty died on June 5, 2009, and is buried in Orange County, Florida.
Arrangement
This collection is in one folder.
Previous Citation
This collection was previously listed as part of MS.1881.
Immediate Source of Acquisition
This collection was donated through the University of Tennessee's Center for the Study of War and Society.
Repository Details
Part of the Betsey B. Creekmore Special Collections and University Archives, University of Tennessee, Knoxville Repository