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Clifton
Phillip
Wolcott
KIA (Somalia)
1957-01-20

–

1993-10-03

Born:

Bad Kreuznach

, 

Germany

Home:

Lockport

, 

New York

Clifton Wolcott was killed in action during the action at Mogadishu, Somalia, on October 3, 1993.

Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Warrant Officer Clifton Phillip Wolcott, United States Army, was awarded the Soldier’s Medal for heroism at the risk of life not involving conflict with an armed enemy.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Chief Warrant Officer

    Batallion:

    1st Battalion

    Regiment:

    160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Chief Warrant Officer Clifton P. Wolcott, United States Army, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Pilot of a Helicopter in Company D, 1st Battalion, 160th Special Operations Regiment (Airborne), during Operation DESERT STORM in the Persian Gulf. The gallant actions and superb skill demonstrated by Chief Warrant Officer Wolcott on this occasion was in keeping with the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflects great credit upon himself and the United States Army.