Clarence Dart
Clarence W. Dart, Sr. was an American World War II fighter pilot and member of the Tuskegee Airmen. During World War II. Dart was shot down twice earning two purple hearts. He was the recipient of the Distinguished Flying Cross award.
Career
He flew a total of 95 missions, and was shot down twice, earning two Purple Hearts. Dart died 17 February 2012 in Saratoga Springs, New York.Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.
Awards
- Air Medal
- American Defense Service Medal
- Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Tuskegee Airmen in 2006
- Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters,
- National Defense Service Medal
- Purple Heart with one Oak Leaf Cluster
- World [War II Victory Medal (United States)|World War II Victory Medal]