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William
John
Clinch
1904

–

March 6, 1979

Born:

Quincy

, 

California

Home:

San Rafael

, 

California

After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, William Clinch transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. He retired in 1958 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 William John Clinch, 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, culminating as Deputy Commander for Education, Air University, Maxwell Air Force Base, from 1956 to 1958. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Clinch culminate a long and distinguished career in the service of his country and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Air Force.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    War Department General Orders No. 67 (1944)

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) William John Clinch, United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States during World War II. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Clinch and his dedicated contributions in the service of his country reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.