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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.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Regiment:

    Army Budget

    Division:

    Department of the Army

    Action Date:

    July 1963 – June 1965

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 29 (August 27, 1965)

    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.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Lieutenant Colonel (Infantry)

    Division:

    1st Infantry Division

    Action Date:

    December 14, 1944 – January 6 1945

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (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.

  • Army Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    U.S. Army Pacific

    Action Date:

    June 1966 – January 1968

    Department of the Army, General Orders No. 15 (April 8, 1968)

    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.