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Clare
Thompson
Ireland
Jr.
1920

–

2012-03-30

Born:

Peoria

, 

Illinois

Home:

Springfield

, 

Illinois

Clare Ireland graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of June 1943. He retired in 1973 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Regiment:

    62d Military Airlift Wing

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1968
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Clare Thompson Ireland, Jr. (ASN: 0-26006), United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Commander, 62d Military Airlift Wing, from 1967 to 1968. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ireland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    22d Air Force

    Action Date:

    1965 – 1967
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Clare Thompson Ireland, Jr. (ASN: 0-26006), United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Deputy Chief of Staff for Operations, TWENTY-SECOND Air Force, Travis Air Force Base, from 1965 to 1967. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Ireland and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    First Lieutenant (Air Corps)

    Batallion:

    826th Bombardment Squadron

    Regiment:

    848th Bombardment Group

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: First Lieutenant (Air Corps) Clare Thompson Ireland, Jr. (ASN: 0-26006), United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving with the 826th Bombardment Squadron, 848th Bombardment Group, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.