Clarence Dart Explained

Clarence W. Dart, Sr.
Birth Date:6 December 1920
Birth Place:Elmira, New York, U.S.
Death Place:Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
Allegiance:United States of America
Branch:United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Serviceyears:1943–?
Rank:Captain
Lieutenant Colonel (post war)
Unit:12th Air Force (45 missions)
15th Air Force (50 missions)
New York Air National Guard
Battles:World War II

Clarence W. Dart, Sr. (6 December 1920 – 17 February 2012) was an American World War II fighter pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. During World War II. Dart was shot down twice earning two purple hearts. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross award.

Career

He flew a total of 95 missions, and was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts. Dart died 17 February 2012 in Saratoga Springs, New York.[1] [2]

Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/He-flew-on-color-of-his-merit-1346144.php He flew on color of his merit
  2. http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/574273/tuskegee-airman-passes-away/ Tuskegee Airman passes away
  3. Web site: Kruzel . John J. . President, Congress Honor Tuskegee Airmen . Army . 30 March 2007 . U.S. Army . 25 July 2019.