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Clifton Clark was commissioned through the Reserve Officer Training Corps program in 1960 upon graduation from Montana State University. He retired in 1990 as a U.S. Air Force Brigadier General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Clifton C. Clark, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clark and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Captain

    Batallion:

    90th Tactical Fighter Squadron

    Division:

    Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Captain Clifton C. Clark, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as an F-100 Pilot of the 90th Tactical Fighter Squadron, Bien Hoa Air Base, Republic of Vietnam, in action over Southeast Asia from 1966 to 1967. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Brigadier General

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Brigadier General Clifton C. Clark, Jr., United States Air Force, was awarded a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clark and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.