Pictures submitted by his daughter Julie Clayton
Oct 1944, Somewhere in France
Fort Harrison, Montana: Training in the Snow: James in first row, 2nd from left
James, back row in middle, Helena, Montana
James, on the right, and Army buddies at
Helena, Montana
James wrote on back: “Left to right; me, Rudy Kaluza, Jake Walkmiester and Shorty Harper just before the trucks picked us up after a twenty five mile march, and after finishing evening chow.”
Jumpin' James Clayton, on right; Helena, Montana 1942
James in front on the left, in dark jacket; Helena Montana
James Clayton, Helena, Montana, 1942
James on left, with brother Bill, November 1942
09 Jun 1944:
Naples Italy; Rudy Kaluza and James Clayton
Donald K. Rounsville, Taken in Germany, no date
Approx May 5, 1944: Anzio Beachhead; Jake Walkmeister, Charles Townes, James on right
Nov 1944:
1st Platoon, 2nd Co, 1st Reg: James is back row, 2nd from left. He was platoon leader at this time.
Julie and James, Summer 1969