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Awards Received

  • Soldier’s Medal

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Staff Sergeant

    Regiment:

    Bomber Command

    Division:

    Far East Air Forces

    Action Date:

    Korean War

    Headquarters, Far East Air Forces, General Orders No. 111 (October 25,1950)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 2, 1926, takes pleasure in presenting the Soldier’s Medal to Staff Sergeant Clarence D. Anderson (AFSN: AF-16159042), United States Air Force, for heroism not involving actual conflict with an enemy of the United States while serving with the Bomber Command, FAR EAST Air Forces, in Korea, in 1950. The exemplary courage and heroism displayed by Staff Sergeant Anderson, 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 Air Force.