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Clifford
Harcourt
Rees
Sr.
1909

–

1992-06-10

Born:

Cynthiana

, 

Kentucky

Home:

Cynthiana

, 

Kentucky

Buried: 

Arlington

, 

Virginia

Cemetery:

Arlington National Cemetery

Clifford Rees graduated from the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, Class of 1932. After serving in the Army Air Forces in World War II, he transferred to the U.S. Air Force when it became a separate branch of service in 1947. His son by the same name was also commissioned in the Air Force and retired as a Lieutenant General. Clifford Rees, Sr. retired in 1962 as a U.S. Air Force Major General.

Awards Received

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    307th Bombardment Group (H)

    Action Date:

    1944 – 1945
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., United States Army Air Forces, 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 as Commanding Officer, 307th Bombardment Group, from 1944 to 1945. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rees and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Air Force

    Rank:

    Major General

    Action Date:

    March 12, 1958 – July 31, 1962
    Department of the Air Force, Special Order G-90 (October 5, 1962)

    The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress, 20 July 1942, takes pleasure in presenting a Second Bronze Oak Leaf Cluster in lieu of a Third Award of the Legion of Merit to Major General Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., United States Air Force, for exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States, culminating as Commander, Air Photographic and Charting Service (MATS), Orlando Air Force Base, Florida, from 12 March 1958 to 31 July 1962. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of General Rees 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.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Infantry)

    Regiment:

    307th Bombardment Group (H)

    Action Date:

    World War II
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Infantry) Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., United States Army Air Forces, was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight while serving as Commanding Officer, 307th Bombardment Group, during World War II. His devotion to duty and courage under all conditions serve as an inspiration to his fellow flyers. His actions on all these occasions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the Armed Forces of the United States.

  • Legion of Merit

    Service:

    United States Army Air Forces

    Rank:

    Colonel (Air Corps)

    Division:

    Army Air Forces Training Command

    Action Date:

    1944
    United States Military Academy Register of Graduates

    (Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Colonel (Air Corps) Clifford Harcourt Rees, Sr., 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 as Deputy Chief of Staff, Army Air Forces Training Command, in 1944. The singularly distinctive accomplishments of Colonel Rees and his dedicated contributions reflect the highest credit upon himself and the United States Army Air Forces.