Clarence Henry Bandau was born 9 Jul 1900 in Fort Wayne to Theodore Bandau and Pearl (Rader) Bandau. He grew up in Peru living just seven houses down the road from fellow future veteran Raymond Bader on Third Street in Peru. His father died when Clarence was three years old. His mother remarried in 1907 and Clarence became the step-son of Oscar Banks. He left Peru High School during his senior year and enlisted 2 Jan 1918. He was discharged 13 Jun 1919. He married Jeanne Alice Havens in Allen County 22 Jan 1941 and they lived in Fort Wayne through the 1940s. In 1958, Clarence moved to Glendale, Arizona, where he managed the Glenwood Terrace Trailer Court. He died there 16 Feb 1975 and was buried in Resthaven Park Cemetery.

Navy USS Supply

Bio written by Jennifer Sparks