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{{Short description|American Tuskegee Airman (1920–2012)}}
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|birth_date= {{birth date|1920|12|6|df=yes}}
|birth_place= [[Elmira, New York]]
|birth_place= [[Elmira, New York]], U.S.
|death_date= {{death date and age|2012|2|17|1920|12|6|df=yes}}
|death_date= {{death date and age|2012|2|17|1920|12|6|df=yes}}
|death_place= [[Saratoga Springs, New York]]
|death_place= [[Saratoga Springs, New York]], U.S.
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|battles= [[World War II]]
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*[[Air Medal]]
*[[Congressional Gold Medal]] awarded to Tuskegee Airmen
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'''Clarence W. Dart, Sr.''' (6 December 1920&nbsp;– 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 Heart]]s. He was also the recipient of the [[Air Medal]] and the [[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] with four [[oak leaf cluster]]s. 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.<ref>[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/He-flew-on-color-of-his-merit-1346144.php He flew on color of his merit] ''Times Union,'' April 21, 2011</ref><ref>[http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/574273/tuskegee-airman-passes-away/ Tuskegee Airman passes away] ''YNN,'' February 18, 2012</ref>
'''Clarence W. Dart, Sr.''' (6 December 1920&nbsp;– 17 February 2012){{WIA}} 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 (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] award.

==Career==
[[File:P-51C-18.jpg|thumb|150px| P-51 aircraft with red markings.{{#tag:ref|The Tuskegee Airmen became known for flying the P-51 aircraft with red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red rudder; their P-51B and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces.<ref name="Rice">Rice, Markus. [http://logicalthinker2.tripod.com/Tuskegeeaircraft.html "The Men and Their Airplanes: The Fighters."] ''Tuskegee Airmen'', 1 March 2000.</ref>|group=N}}]]
He flew a total of 95 missions, and was shot down twice, earning two [[Purple Heart]]s. Dart died 17 February 2012 in [[Saratoga Springs, New York]].<ref>[http://www.timesunion.com/local/article/He-flew-on-color-of-his-merit-1346144.php He flew on color of his merit] ''Times Union,'' April 21, 2011</ref><ref>[http://hudsonvalley.ynn.com/content/top_stories/574273/tuskegee-airman-passes-away/ Tuskegee Airman passes away] ''YNN,'' February 18, 2012</ref>


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


==Awards==
==Awards==
*[[Air Medal]]
{|
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*[[American Defense Service Medal]]
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*[[Congressional Gold Medal]] awarded to Tuskegee Airmen in 2006<ref name="Kruzel">{{cite web |last1=Kruzel |first1=John J. |title=President, Congress Honor Tuskegee Airmen |url=https://www.army.mil/article/2476/president_congress_honor_tuskegee_airmen |website=Army |date=30 March 2007 |publisher=U.S. Army |access-date=25 July 2019}}</ref>
|{{ribbon devices|number=4|type=oak|ribbon=Distinguished Flying Cross ribbon.svg|width=60}}
|[[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] with four [[Oak leaf cluster|Oak Leaf Cluster]]s, 1 for action 27 May 1944 as a 1st Lieutenant, 15th Air Force General Order 449, 31 January 1945
*[[Distinguished Flying Cross (United States)|Distinguished Flying Cross]] with four [[Oak leaf cluster|Oak Leaf Cluster]]s,
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*[[National Defense Service Medal]]
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*[[Purple Heart]] with one Oak Leaf Cluster
|{{ribbon devices|number=1|type=oak|ribbon=Purple Heart BAR.svg|width=60}}
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*[[World War II Victory Medal (United States)|World War II Victory Medal]]
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|[[Purple Heart]] with one Oak Leaf Cluster

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==See also==
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=numeral|ribbon=Air Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
* ''[[Dogfights (TV series)]]''
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|[[Air Medal]]
* [[Executive Order 9981]]
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* [[List of Tuskegee Airmen]]
|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=National Defense Service Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
* [[Military history of African Americans]]
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|[[National Defense Service Medal]]
* [[The Tuskegee Airmen|''The Tuskegee Airmen'' (movie)]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=American Defense Service ribbon.svg|width=60}}
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|[[American Defense Service Medal]]
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|{{ribbon devices|number=0|type=service-star|ribbon=World War II Victory Medal ribbon.svg|width=60}}
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|[[World War II Victory Medal (United States)|World War II Victory Medal]]
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|}


==References==
==References==
{{Reflist}}
{{Reflist}}

===Notes===
{{Reflist|group=N}}


==External links==
==External links==
* [[Fly (play)|Fly]] (2009 play about the 332d Fighter Group)
*[http://www.nysenate.gov/story/clarence-dart Lt. Col Clarence Dart] NY Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame profile
* [http://www.nysenate.gov/story/clarence-dart Lt. Col Clarence Dart] NY Senate Veterans' Hall of Fame profile
* [https://web.archive.org/web/20131204121846/http://www.tuskegee.edu/about_us/legacy_of_fame/tuskegee_airmen.aspx Tuskegee Airmen] at [[Tuskegee University]]
* [http://tuskegeeairmen.org/ Tuskegee Airmen, Inc.]
* [http://www.nps.gov/tuai/index.htm Tuskegee Airmen National Historic Site] ([[U.S. National Park Service]])
* [http://www.tuskegeeairmennationalmuseum.org/ Tuskegee Airmen National Museum]

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Latest revision as of 10:45, 31 July 2024

Clarence W. Dart, Sr.
Clarence Dart
Born(1920-12-06)6 December 1920
Elmira, New York, U.S.
Died17 February 2012(2012-02-17) (aged 91)
Saratoga Springs, New York, U.S.
AllegianceUnited States of America
Service / branchUnited States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1943–?
RankCaptain
Lieutenant Colonel (post war)
Unit12th Air Force (45 missions)
15th Air Force (50 missions)
New York Air National Guard
Battles / warsWorld War II
Awards

Clarence W. Dart, Sr. (6 December 1920 – 17 February 2012) (WIA) 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

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P-51 aircraft with red markings.[N 1]

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.[2][3]

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

Awards

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See also

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References

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  1. ^ Rice, Markus. "The Men and Their Airplanes: The Fighters." Tuskegee Airmen, 1 March 2000.
  2. ^ He flew on color of his merit Times Union, April 21, 2011
  3. ^ Tuskegee Airman passes away YNN, February 18, 2012
  4. ^ Kruzel, John J. (30 March 2007). "President, Congress Honor Tuskegee Airmen". Army. U.S. Army. Retrieved 25 July 2019.

Notes

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  1. ^ The Tuskegee Airmen became known for flying the P-51 aircraft with red markings that distinguished the Tuskegee Airmen included red bands on the noses of P-51s as well as a red rudder; their P-51B and D Mustangs flew with similar color schemes, with red propeller spinners, yellow wing bands and all-red tail surfaces.[1]
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