Clarence W. Dart, Sr. (6 December 1920 – 17 February 2012) was an American

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fighter pilot and member of the

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. 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

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s. Dart died 17 February 2012 in

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''YNN,'' February 18, 2012 Clarence was Emeritus on The Salvation Army Saratoga Springs, New York Advisory Board in which he has served since November 11, 1963.

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* Congressional Gold Medal awarded to Tuskegee Airmen in 2006 * Distinguished Flying Cross with four Oak Leaf Clusters, * National Defense Service Medal *

with one Oak Leaf Cluster * World War II Victory Medal

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