Clement "Casey" Castro
Born November 23, 1921 in Plymouth, California
Stationed at Fort William McKinley, Philippines
Lost aboard the U.S.S. Juneau in WWII on November 13, 1942
Recipient of Purple Heart Medal

 


 Enacia, Lena, Clement and Julia Castro 1922

 


Julia, Enacia, Teodora, Clement and Lena Castro 1923

 


 Clement 1926

 


Julia, Clement, Lena, Jim, Teodora and Enacia 1928

 


Clement 1930

 


 Clement 1932

 


Lena, Julia, Enacia, Clement and Jim 1933

 


Clement 1935

 


Brothers Clement and Jim Castro

Clement Page 1 - Clement Page 2

Clement's Parents:
  Theodora Romero
  Julio Castro

Documents:
  School articles on Clement's sports awards and being the yearbook sports editor
  Articles on Clement being elected student body president and his graduation
  Articles on Clement missing in action in WWII
  Photos & articles on the Plymouth WWII Memorial Plaque honoring Clement (and other local boys lost in the war)
  Photos of USS Juneau Memorial with Clement's name
  Certificate and letter from Navy Department bestowing the Purple Heart Award on Clement

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