Robert Clements graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy at Annapolis, Class of 1940. He became a World War II Navy ACE, credited with shooting down five enemy aircraft in aerial combat. He retired as a U.S. Navy Captain in 1968.
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Robert
Emmett
Clements
August 4, 1916
–
August 16, 1989
Born:
Buena Vista
,
Georgia
Home:
Buena Vista
,
Georgia
Awards Received
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Robert Emmett Clements, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron ELEVEN (VF-11), during World War II.
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Distinguished Flying Cross
Service:
United States NavyRank:
LieutenantBatallion:
Fighting Squadron 11 (VF-11)Action Date:
World War II
(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Robert Emmett Clements, United States Navy, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as a Fighter Pilot in Fighting Squadron ELEVEN (VF-11), during World War II.