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An Unknown Hero
By Townie 76
While reading the Daily Telegraph on line this AM I came across this obit of a Brit who was instrumental in the USMC success at Guadalcanal. I had seen mention of the exploits of the Coast Watchers at Guadalcanal but nothing specific, this provides interesting insight to one individuals contribution.
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Clements, and his Coast Watchers, were a critical part of our effort in the Solomons in the war. They faced certain death if caught by the Japanese, but they stayed at their posts and provided invaluable intelligence.
The obituary mentions Sergeant Major Jacob Vouza (not by name) who is one of the most heroic men you will ever have the chance to become acquainted with. If you don't know the Vouza story I suggest that you Google him.
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Actually, several books about Guadalcanal or the Pacific Campaign not only do point to the Coast Watchers' immense role but to Clemens in particular as well (off the top of my head I think Richard Frank's Guadalcanal does mention him)