Clarence Beck graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.
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Clarence Beck graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1938. He retired as a U.S. Army Brigadier General.
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(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 Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clarence Earle Beck (ASN: 0-21239), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving with Headquarters, 1st Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in the European Theater of Operations in 1944 and 1945. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Lieutenant Colonel Beck, 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.
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The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Clarence Earle Beck (ASN: 0-21239), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Director, Army Budget, Department of the Army, from July 1963 to June 1965.
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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting the Legion of Merit to Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry) Clarence Earle Beck (ASN: 0-21239), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States while serving as Chief of Staff, 1st Infantry Division, in the European Theater of Operations from 14 December 1944 to 6 January 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant Colonel Beck and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army.
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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 Brigadier General Clarence Earle Beck (ASN: 0-21239), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Comptroller, U.S. Army Pacific, during the period from June 1966 to January 1968.