Clarence Dart
| Clarence W. Dart, Sr. | |
|---|---|
| Born |
6 December 1920 Elmira, New York |
| Died |
17 February 2012 (aged 91) Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch |
United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
| Years of service | 1943–? |
| Rank |
Captain Lieutenant Colonel (post war) |
| Unit |
12th Air Force (45 missions) 15th Air Force (50 missions) New York Air National Guard |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Purple Heart (2) Air Medal |
Clarence W. Dart, Sr. (6 December 1920 – 17 February 2012) was a World War II fighter pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. During World War II, he flew a total of 95 missions, and was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts. He was also the recipient of the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross with four oak leaf clusters. Dart received his Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on 29 March 2007. Dart died 17 February 2012 in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was 91.[1][2]
Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.
Awards
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Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters, 1 for action 27 May 1944 as a 1st Lieutenant, 15th Air Force General Order 449, 31 January 1945 |
|
Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster |
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Air Medal |
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National Defense Service Medal |
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American Defense Service Medal |
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World War II Victory Medal |
References
- ↑ He flew on color of his merit Times Union, April 21, 2011
- ↑ Tuskegee Airman passes away YNN, February 18, 2012
External links
- Lt. Col Clarence Dart NY Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame profile
