The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to First Lieutenant (Infantry) Carter Weldon Clarke, Jr. (ASN: 0-57314), United States Army, for gallantry in action as a member of Headquarters and Headquarters Company, 27th Infantry Regiment, 25th Infantry Division, in action against an armed enemy Korea. The Intelligence and Reconnaissance Platoon was reconnoitering enemy territory in the vicinity of Yechon, Korea, on 19 July 1950, when the lead vehicle was subjected to enemy machine gun and rifle fire which caused the occupants to seek cover. Observing that one of the occupants was wounded and lying on the road, Lieutenant Clarke manned a machine gun mounted on a jeep to provide covering fire as the vehicle to recover the casualty. Returning to the scene again, he assisted in the recovery of the abandoned jeep. Lieutenant Clarke’s conspicuous courage and military skill reflect great credit upon himself and uphold the highest traditions of the Military Service of the United States.
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Awards Received
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Legion of Merit
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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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Silver Star
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Legion of Merit
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 Brigadier General Carter Weldon Clarke, Jr. (ASN: 0-57314), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States with Headquarters, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, from 1964 to 1965. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clarke 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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Legion of Merit
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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Carter Weldon Clarke, Jr. (ASN: 0-57314), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 4th Infantry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, in 1970. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clarke 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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Legion of Merit
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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit to Brigadier General Carter Weldon Clarke, Jr. (ASN: 0-57314), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as a Brigade Commander, 1st Cavalry Division, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1970 to 1971. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clarke 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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Army Distinguished Service Medal
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 Army Distinguished Service Medal to Brigadier General Carter Weldon Clarke, Jr. (ASN: 0-57314), United States Army, for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Deputy Commanding General, U.S. Army Recruiting Command, from 1971 to 1973. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clarke 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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Silver Star
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United States ArmyRank:
Brigadier GeneralDivision:
1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile)Action Date:
1970 – 1971
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 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Brigadier General Carter Weldon Clarke, Jr. (ASN: 0-57314), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations involving conflict with an armed hostile force in the Republic of Vietnam. Brigadier General Clarke distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as a Brigade Commander of the 1st Cavalry Division (Airmobile), and later as Assistant Division Commander, 4th Infantry Division, in action against the enemy in 1970 and 1971. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Clarke, 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.