Clarence Irvine

Clarence S. Irvine
Clarence S. Irvine
Born	16 December 1898; St. Paul, Nebraska
Died	7 September 1975 (aged 76); Los Angeles, California
Buried	Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance	United States
Service/branch	United States Army (1919–1947); United States Air Force (1947–1959);
Years of service	1919–1959
Rank	Lieutenant general
Service number	O-11293, 296A
Commands held	509th Bomb Wing; 7th Bomb Wing; 19th Air Division;
Battles/wars	World War I; World War II Bombing of Japan; Occupation of Japan; ;
Awards	Legion of Merit (2); Army Distinguished Service Medal; Silver Star; Distinguished Flying Cross (2); Air Medal (2); Bronze Star Medal;

Clarence Shortridge Irvine (16 December 1898 – 7 September 1975) was a United States Air Force (USAF) lieutenant general who was involved in the development and deployment of the Boeing B-29 Superfortress, Convair B-36A Peacemaker, Boeing B-47 Stratojet, Boeing B-52 Stratofortress and the Rockwell B-1 Lancer bomber. He flew aircraft in several films, including Wings and Hell's Angels.

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