Bruce C. Clarke
Bruce Cooper Clarke (April 29, 1901 – March 17, 1988) was a United States Army general. He was a career officer who served in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War. He was the commander of Continental Army Command from 1958 to 1960, Commander, United States Army Europe from 1960 to 1962, and commanded the United States Army, Pacific from December 1954 to April 1956.
Bruce C. Clarke | |
|---|---|
General Clarke in 1961 | |
| Born | April 29, 1901 Adams, New York |
| Died | March 17, 1988 (aged 86) Bethesda, Maryland |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States |
| Service/ | United States Army |
| Years of service | 1917–1962 |
| Rank | General |
| Commands held | United States Continental Army Command United States Army Europe Seventh United States Army United States Army, Pacific I Corps X Corps 1st Armored Division Combat Command B, 7th Armored Division Combat Command A, 4th Armored Division |
| Battles/wars | World War I
World War II
|
| Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Silver Star (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal (3) Air Medal Army Commendation Medal |
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.