Missing Airman Reported Killed
HEREFORD, April 17 (Spl.) - Second Lt. Clifford H. Vaughn, son of Mrs. W.A. Vaughn, co-pilot on a Liberator, has been listed as killed over Germany last Nov. 30. He previously was reported missing on that date.
He had received the Air Medal with one cluster and had been recommended for a second cluster.
An outstanding high school student and athlete, he was co-captain of the Hereford football team in 1941. He attended North Texas Agricultural College in 1942-1943.
Four brothers are in service. They are Pfc. Carlos A. Vaughn, Camp Edwards, Mass.; Pfc. Charley R. Vaughn, with the 7th Army in Germany; Maj. Jasper Vaughn, and Corp. Frank D. Vaughn in the Philippines.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 17 Apr 1945, Tue - Page 8)
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Medal Awarded Posthumously to Lt. Clifford Vaughn of Hereford
HEREFORD, May 18 (Special) - Mrs. W.A. Vaughn of Hereford received this week the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to her son, Lt. Clifford Vaughan [sic], who was killed in action over Germany Nov. 30, 1944. Lieutenant Vaughn was a regular co-pilot on a B-24 Liberator, but at the time he was shot down, he was acting as an observer with a new crew. He had completed 21 missions.
Lieutenant Vaughn graduated from Hereford High School and attended North Texas Agricultural College before entering the service.
(Published in Amarillo Daily News (Amarillo, Texas) - 19 May 1945, Sat - Page 6)
Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Vaughn
Date of Birth: 31 May 1923
Birth County: Deaf Smith
Father's Name: W A Vaughn
Certificate Number: 26302
Roll Number: 1923_0016
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Clifford Houston Vaughn
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 May 1923
Birth Place: Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Employer: W W Hill
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: W A Vaughn
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Clifford Houston Vaughn Self (Head)
NOTE: See also at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial : Clifford Vaughn
HEREFORD, April 17 (Spl.) - Second Lt. Clifford H. Vaughn, son of Mrs. W.A. Vaughn, co-pilot on a Liberator, has been listed as killed over Germany last Nov. 30. He previously was reported missing on that date.
He had received the Air Medal with one cluster and had been recommended for a second cluster.
An outstanding high school student and athlete, he was co-captain of the Hereford football team in 1941. He attended North Texas Agricultural College in 1942-1943.
Four brothers are in service. They are Pfc. Carlos A. Vaughn, Camp Edwards, Mass.; Pfc. Charley R. Vaughn, with the 7th Army in Germany; Maj. Jasper Vaughn, and Corp. Frank D. Vaughn in the Philippines.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 17 Apr 1945, Tue - Page 8)
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Medal Awarded Posthumously to Lt. Clifford Vaughn of Hereford
HEREFORD, May 18 (Special) - Mrs. W.A. Vaughn of Hereford received this week the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to her son, Lt. Clifford Vaughan [sic], who was killed in action over Germany Nov. 30, 1944. Lieutenant Vaughn was a regular co-pilot on a B-24 Liberator, but at the time he was shot down, he was acting as an observer with a new crew. He had completed 21 missions.
Lieutenant Vaughn graduated from Hereford High School and attended North Texas Agricultural College before entering the service.
(Published in Amarillo Daily News (Amarillo, Texas) - 19 May 1945, Sat - Page 6)
Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Vaughn
Date of Birth: 31 May 1923
Birth County: Deaf Smith
Father's Name: W A Vaughn
Certificate Number: 26302
Roll Number: 1923_0016
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Clifford Houston Vaughn
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 May 1923
Birth Place: Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Employer: W W Hill
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: W A Vaughn
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Clifford Houston Vaughn Self (Head)
NOTE: See also at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial : Clifford Vaughn
Missing Airman Reported Killed
HEREFORD, April 17 (Spl.) - Second Lt. Clifford H. Vaughn, son of Mrs. W.A. Vaughn, co-pilot on a Liberator, has been listed as killed over Germany last Nov. 30. He previously was reported missing on that date.
He had received the Air Medal with one cluster and had been recommended for a second cluster.
An outstanding high school student and athlete, he was co-captain of the Hereford football team in 1941. He attended North Texas Agricultural College in 1942-1943.
Four brothers are in service. They are Pfc. Carlos A. Vaughn, Camp Edwards, Mass.; Pfc. Charley R. Vaughn, with the 7th Army in Germany; Maj. Jasper Vaughn, and Corp. Frank D. Vaughn in the Philippines.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 17 Apr 1945, Tue - Page 8)
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Medal Awarded Posthumously to Lt. Clifford Vaughn of Hereford
HEREFORD, May 18 (Special) - Mrs. W.A. Vaughn of Hereford received this week the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to her son, Lt. Clifford Vaughan [sic], who was killed in action over Germany Nov. 30, 1944. Lieutenant Vaughn was a regular co-pilot on a B-24 Liberator, but at the time he was shot down, he was acting as an observer with a new crew. He had completed 21 missions.
Lieutenant Vaughn graduated from Hereford High School and attended North Texas Agricultural College before entering the service.
(Published in Amarillo Daily News (Amarillo, Texas) - 19 May 1945, Sat - Page 6)
Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Vaughn
Date of Birth: 31 May 1923
Birth County: Deaf Smith
Father's Name: W A Vaughn
Certificate Number: 26302
Roll Number: 1923_0016
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Clifford Houston Vaughn
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 May 1923
Birth Place: Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Employer: W W Hill
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: W A Vaughn
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Clifford Houston Vaughn Self (Head)
NOTE: See also at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial : Clifford Vaughn
HEREFORD, April 17 (Spl.) - Second Lt. Clifford H. Vaughn, son of Mrs. W.A. Vaughn, co-pilot on a Liberator, has been listed as killed over Germany last Nov. 30. He previously was reported missing on that date.
He had received the Air Medal with one cluster and had been recommended for a second cluster.
An outstanding high school student and athlete, he was co-captain of the Hereford football team in 1941. He attended North Texas Agricultural College in 1942-1943.
Four brothers are in service. They are Pfc. Carlos A. Vaughn, Camp Edwards, Mass.; Pfc. Charley R. Vaughn, with the 7th Army in Germany; Maj. Jasper Vaughn, and Corp. Frank D. Vaughn in the Philippines.
(Published in Fort Worth Star-Telegram (Fort Worth, Texas) - 17 Apr 1945, Tue - Page 8)
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Medal Awarded Posthumously to Lt. Clifford Vaughn of Hereford
HEREFORD, May 18 (Special) - Mrs. W.A. Vaughn of Hereford received this week the Purple Heart awarded posthumously to her son, Lt. Clifford Vaughan [sic], who was killed in action over Germany Nov. 30, 1944. Lieutenant Vaughn was a regular co-pilot on a B-24 Liberator, but at the time he was shot down, he was acting as an observer with a new crew. He had completed 21 missions.
Lieutenant Vaughn graduated from Hereford High School and attended North Texas Agricultural College before entering the service.
(Published in Amarillo Daily News (Amarillo, Texas) - 19 May 1945, Sat - Page 6)
Texas, U.S., Birth Index, 1903-1997
Name: Vaughn
Date of Birth: 31 May 1923
Birth County: Deaf Smith
Father's Name: W A Vaughn
Certificate Number: 26302
Roll Number: 1923_0016
U.S., World War II Draft Cards Young Men, 1940-1947
Name: Clifford Houston Vaughn
Gender: Male
Race: White
Age: 19
Relationship to Draftee: Self (Head)
Birth Date: 31 May 1923
Birth Place: Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Residence Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Registration Date: 30 Jun 1942
Registration Place: Hereford, Deaf Smith, Texas, USA
Employer: W W Hill
Weight: 170
Complexion: Ruddy
Eye Color: Blue
Hair Color: Brown
Height: 5 10
Next of Kin: W A Vaughn
Household Members:
Name Relationship
Clifford Houston Vaughn Self (Head)
NOTE: See also at Lorraine American Cemetery and Memorial : Clifford Vaughn
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