Cecil McClung fought in battles and campaigns in Normandy, Northern France, Ardennes, Rhineland and throughout Central Europe. Little is known about his European experiences except at the Ardennes. When the Germans split the Allied lines, he was separated from his company while carrying a combat message to another unit. It was a month before he was able to make his way back to his own company. Cecil was awarded the Good Conduct Medal, WWII Victory Ribbon and the European Service Ribbon. After the war, Cecil returned to South Charleston, West Virginia, and resumed his place in the family's department store, where he was the Manager of the Men's Clothing Department. Cecil was well known in the community and active in city affairs for many years.