Clayton Lawrence Bissell
US Air Force general (1893–1972) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Major General Clayton Lawrence Bissell (July 29, 1893 – December 24, 1972) was an air officer in the United States Army and United States Army Air Forces during World War I and World War II.
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Clayton Bissell | |
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Born | July 29, 1893 Kane, Pennsylvania |
Died | December 24, 1972(1972-12-24) (aged 79) Murfreesboro, Tennessee |
Arlington, Virginia, US | Section 5, Site 68, Arlington National Cemetery |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | Air Service, United States Army United States Army Air Forces United States Air Force |
Years of service | 1917–1950 |
Rank | Major general |
Unit | Air Service, United States Army |
Commands held | 10th Air Force |
Battles/wars | World War I World War II |
Awards | Distinguished Service Cross Distinguished Service Medal (2) Silver Star Distinguished Flying Cross Distinguished Flying Cross (U.K.) Air Medal |
Other work | Commanded U.S. 10th Air Force; Chief of Intelligence |
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