Clarence Dart

Clarence W. Dart, Sr.
Born	(1920-12-06)6 December 1920 Elmira, New York
Died	Saratoga Springs, New York
Allegiance	United States of America
Service/branch	United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force
Years of service	1943–?
Rank	Captain Lieutenant Colonel (post war)
Unit	12th Air Force (45 missions) 15th Air Force (50 missions) New York Air National Guard
Battles/wars	World War II
Awards	Distinguished Flying Cross (5) Purple Heart (2) Air Medal

Clarence W. Dart, Sr. (6 December 1920 – 17 February 2012) was a World War II fighter pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. During World War II, he flew a total of 95 missions, and was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts. He was also the recipient of the Air Medal and the Distinguished Flying Cross with four oak leaf clusters. Dart received his Congressional Gold Medal from President George W. Bush at a ceremony in Washington, D.C. on 29 March 2007. Dart died 17 February 2012 in Saratoga Springs, New York. He was 91.

Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.

Awards

	Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters, 1 for action 27 May 1944 as a 1st Lieutenant, 15th Air Force General Order 449, 31 January 1945
	Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster
	Air Medal
	National Defense Service Medal
	American Defense Service Medal
	World War II Victory Medal

External links

• Lt. Col Clarence Dart NY Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame profile