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Frank Clay graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1942. He retired in 1974 as a U.S. Army Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division, and later as J1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1969.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    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 a Third Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Fourth Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), 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 Clay distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division, and later as J-1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Clay, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    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 a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), 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 Clay distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division, and later as J-1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Clay, 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.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Captain (Infantry)

    Batallion:

    13th Tank Battalion

    Division:

    1st Armored Division

    Action Date:

    World War II

    Headquarters, 1st Armored Division, General Orders No. 83 (1944)

    (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 Captain (Infantry) Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of a Tank Company of the 13th Tank Battalion, 1st Armored Division, in action against the enemy in Italy, in 1944. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Captain Clay, 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), United States Army, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division, and later as J1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam.

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1968 – 1969

    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 a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Brigadier General Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), 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 Clay distinguished himself by exceptionally valorous actions while serving as Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division, and later as J-1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in action against the enemy in 1968 and 1969. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Brigadier General Clay, 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:

    Brigadier General

    Division:

    101st Airborne Division

    Action Date:

    1967 – 1969

    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Frank Butner Clay (ASN: 0-24937), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States as Assistant Division Commander, 101st Airborne Division, and later as J1, Military Assistance Command, Vietnam, in the Republic of Vietnam, from 1967 to 1969.