| Clarence E. Beck | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 23, 1914 |
| Died | April 16, 1997 (aged 82) |
| Place of birth | Atmore, Alabama |
| Place of death | Kauai, Hawaii |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Service/branch | United States Army |
| Rank | Brigadier General |
| Battles/wars | World War II |
| Awards |
Legion of Merit • Army Distinguished Service Medal • Silver Star Medal • Bronze Star Medal |
Clarence Earle Beck (23 December 1914 – 16 April 1997) was an American officer in the United States Army during World War II. He retired in 1968 as Brigadier General.
Biography
Clarence Beck was born 23 December 1914 in Atmore, Alabama. He retured from the army in 1968 and died 16 April 1997 in Kauai, Hawaii.
Unit
- 14 December 1944 – 7 January 1945: Chief of Staff, 1st Infantry Division[1]
Awards
- Army Distinguished Service Medal on 8 April 1968 as Brigadier General and Comptroller[2][3]
- Silver Star Medal as Lieutenant Colonel[2][4][5]
- Bronze Star Medal with oak leaf cluster[6]
- Legion of Merit with bronze oak leaf cluster and "V" device[2][7][8]
- Croix de Guerre (1939-1945)[9]
References
- ↑ Order of Battle
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 "Clarence E. Beck". Military Times. http://valor.militarytimes.com/recipient.php?recipientid=101378. Retrieved June 10, 2017.
- ↑ US Army Officers 1939-1945
- ↑ West Point Website
- ↑ US Army Officers 1939-1945
- ↑ US Army Officers 1939-1945
- ↑ West Point Website
- ↑ US Army Officers 1939-1945
- ↑ West Point Website