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Clarence
Ames
Martin
September 13, 1896

–

December 11, 1986

Born:

Belle Haven

, 

Virginia

Home:

Columbia

, 

South Carolina

Buried: 

Greenville

, 

South Carolina

Cemetery:

Woodlawn Memorial Park

Clarence Martin graduated from Virginia Military Institute in 1917. He retired as a U.S. Army Major General

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    World War II
    Headquarters, X Corps, General Orders No. 62 (1945)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Major General Clarence Ames Martin, United States Army, for gallantry in action during World War II. General Martin’s gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Major General
    War Department, General Orders No. 41 (May 6, 1946)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Army Distinguished Service Medal to Major General Clarence Ames Martin, United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Martin and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.

  • Distinguished Service Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    128th Infantry Regiment

    Division:

    32d Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 3, 1942 – January 5, 1943
    Headquarters, Southwest Pacific Area, General Orders No. 29 (March 30, 1943)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Service Cross to Colonel (Infantry) Clarence Ames Martin, United States Army, for extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while serving as Commanding Officer of the 128th Infantry Regiment, 32d Infantry Division, in action against enemy forces from 3 December 1942 to 5 January 1943, during the Papuan Campaign at Buna, New Guinea. Colonel Martin’s outstanding leadership, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 32d Infantry Division, and the United States Army.