William served - Cpl. - E-4 - Army - Drafted Selective Service.
He was 20 years old at the time of his death, single not married.
William was born December 29, 1948 in Summerville, Pa.
His tour of duty in Vietnam began on December 30, 1968.
William served with "A" Company, 26th Engineer Battalion, 196th Infantry Brigade, 23rd Americal Division.
William died on Febuary 24, 1969 in Quang Nam Provience,
Republic of South Vietnam.
William's death was a result of an enemy Mine explosion to the vehicle in which he was riding. His body was recovered. Clyde, as he was called, was killed right at Triple Culverts in a planned ambush by NVA, February 24, 1969. 7 trucks from the convoy and the sweep team were blown up all at once from mines and RPGs. Steve Mabry was doused with diesel fuel from Clyde’s truck and became a human torch from the concussion.
"As remembered by Warren Lucas"
William's religion was Protestant.
William's name is listed on Panel 31W - Line 33
of the Vietnam War Memorial in Washington, D.C.
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Honors
William C. Clinger served his Country and Flag with Courage and Bravery. His acts of Gallantry to his Men and Country earned him the following awards:
Purple Heart for wounds received in combat
National Defence Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Ribbon
Good Conduct Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Military Merit Medal
The Republic of Vietnam, Gallentry Cross with Palm
