Clarence Autery was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1957 upon graduation from Baylor University. He retired in 1988 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.
Sponsored by:
Clarence
Reuben
Autery
1933
–
February 23, 2010
Born:
Corrigan
,
Texas
Home:
Liberty
,
Texas
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Legion of Merit
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
11th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Reuben Autery, United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
11th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Reuben Autery, United States Air Force, was awarded a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States Air ForceRank:
Lieutenant ColonelBatallion:
11th Tactical Reconnaissance SquadronDivision:
Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, ThailandAction Date:
Vietnam War
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Colonel Clarence Reuben Autery, United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as a Pilot with the 11th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron, Udorn Royal Thai Air Force Base, Thailand, in action against the enemy over Southeast Asia, from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.
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Legion of Merit
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major General Clarence Reuben Autery, 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, culminating as Director of Programs and Evaluation, Office of the Deputy Chief of Staff, Programs and Resources, Headquarters, U.S. Air Force, Washington, D.C., from 1985 to 1988. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Autery culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.