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Clyde Dean retired in 1987 as a U.S. Marine Corps Lieutenant General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Major

    Action Date:

    Vietnam War

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Major Clyde D. Dean, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Legion of Merit with Combat “V” for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in Southeast Asia.

  • Defense Distinguished Service Medal

    Service:

    United States Marine Corps

    Rank:

    Lieutenant General

    Under the provisions of Executive Order 11545, July 9, 1970, the Secretary of Defense of the United States of America take pleasure in awarding the Defense Distinguished Service Medal to Lieutenant General Clyde D. Dean, United States Marine Corps, was awarded the Defense Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished service contributing to national security and defense, in a position of great responsibility to the Government of the United States. The distinctive accomplishments of Lieutenant General Dean reflect great credit upon himself, the United States Marine Corps, and the Department of Defense.