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Clarence W. Dart, Sr.
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Clarence Dart
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| Born | 6 December 1920 Elmira, New York |
| Died | 17 February 2012 (aged 91) Saratoga Springs, New York |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
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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 |
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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. 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.
Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.
Awards
- Air Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Tuskegee Airmen in 2006
- Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters,
- National Defense Service Medal
- Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster
- World War II Victory Medal
See also
- Dogfights (TV series)
- Executive Order 9981
- List of Tuskegee Airmen
- Military history of African Americans
- The Tuskegee Airmen (movie)
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