Eldred Norval Clipperton son of Norval and Hazel, grandson of Robert F and Lettie (Smyth) Clipperton.
Eldred is next to left in back row. His father once made it clear that none
of his sons would fly an airplane.
Second Lt. Eldred N. Clipperton piloted a
B-17 bomber in 31 missions over Germany and Holland during WWII.
Thank you Eldred for
your service to our country . Thanks for the story and photo.
To 100th bomb squad pages
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Robert Francis, Lettie, Norval, Neva and we need help with other names in these photos.
If someone has other photos for here please notify me. Mail To: lclipperton@mchsi.com
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Robert F. and Lettie with granddaughter Althea's sons Ken and Don Ebersole

Remaining children of Wm and Jane Clipperton. Picture in Iowa, prior to 1939.
seated: Naomi (Stockbridge), Thomas Samuel Clipperton.
standing: Henry Calvin, John Joseph and Robert Francis Clipperton.