Clebe mcclary biography of williamsburg

Former Marine first lieutenant and Vietnam War vet survived 40 surgeries and lost one eye and his left arm, which made him suffer from mental and emotional stress.

Clebe mcclary biography of williamsburg

Clebe McClary now shares his story with people around the world.

He wears an eye patch which covers his left eye and when he enters the room, the six feet tall former Marine makes sure everyone is aware of his presence, by acknowledging and greeting each one of them.

He recalled that one time when he wished he had bled to death, in March , during an enemy attack when the first explosion left McClary without his left arm.

Two of the soldiers who were with him lost their lives and he was hit by too more grenades. Next to him in the attack was PFC Ralph Johnson, Medal of Honor winner, who saved the lives of his fellow Marines, by jumping on a grenade.

McClary said he was a hero because he saved his life.

“I thank God for being alive,” he said, remembering the time when he was in hospital