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(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Clarence Corinth Benson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 13th Armored Regiment, Combat Command “B”, in North Africa in 1942. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Benson, 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 Army.

Awards Received

  • Silver Star

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel (Cavalry)

    Regiment:

    13th Armored Regiment

    Division:

    II Corps

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918, takes pleasure in presenting a Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star to Colonel (Cavalry) Clarence Corinth Benson, United States Army, for gallantry in action while serving as Commanding Officer of the 13th Armored Regiment, Combat Command “B”, in North Africa in 1943. Colonel Benson led his regiment in a tank attack against strong enemy gun positions in Tunisia. He was personally responsible for destroying one enemy tank, a 47-mm. gun emplacement, and destroying another tank. The gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty demonstrated by Colonel Benson, 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 Army.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army

    Rank:

    Colonel

    Regiment:

    13th Armored Regiment

    Action Date:

    1942 – 1943

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel Clarence Corinth Benson, United States Army, was awarded the Legion of Merit for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States as Executive Officer and later as Commanding Officer of the 13th Armored Regiment, Combat Command B, in North Africa from 1942 to 1943.