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He spearheaded a legendary tank company in WWII. Now, Allentown vet is its last living member.
Updated Feb 15, 2021;
Posted Feb 15, 2021
WWII veterans Joe Caserta, left, and Clarence Smoyer embrace each other during the WWII Bronze Star Award Ceremony at the National WWII Memorial, Washington, D.C., Sept. 18, 2019. Tanker Joe died this month, leaving Smoyer as the last living survivor of E-Company, 32nd AR, 3rd Armored Division.Petty Officer 2nd Class James Lee | Office of the Secretary of Defense Public Affairs
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“I hate to be the last one.”
Clarence Smoyer’s voice carries softly, thoughtfully over the phone. He’s thinking about “Tanker Joe.” All the others, too. But Joe is freshest in his mind.