Before the War
Clarence Edward Hayhurst was born on March 10, 1921 in Coolville, Ohio. His father was John W. Hayhurst (February 10, 1900 – October 2, 1977) of West Virginia and his mother was Lillie B. Galbreath Hayhurst (June 27, 1898 – October 26, 1995) of Ohio. They were married on June 30, 1919, in Athens, Ohio. John was a farmer, while Lillie was listed as unemployed.
By 1940, the Hayhurst family moved to Madison, Ohio. Clarence was 19 and attended school up until his third year of high school.
By 1940, the Hayhurst family moved to Madison, Ohio. Clarence was 19 and attended school up until his third year of high school.