In Memory OfCPL Clifford D. Van Artsdalen

CPL Clifford D. Van Artsdalen, 18, U.S. Army, born December 25, 1949, was killed in action on May 9, 1968. Van Artsdalen was an Indirect Fire Crewman with 1st Battalion, 20th Infantry Regiment, 23rd Infantry Division in Vietnam. While on a mission to engage NVA forces in Quảng Tín, a fierce battle erupted. With his team pinned down, Van Artsdalen moved to lay down cover and allow his team to advance. He continued firing from an exposed position until he was struck by an enemy explosive. For his service, he earned a Purple Heart. Rest easy, Hero! Til Valhalla, Brother!