Clayton Charles Jerome | |
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 Jerome as Brigadier general, USMC | |
| Born | September 22, 1901 Hutchinson, Kansas, US |
| Died | February 13, 1978 (aged 76) Arlington, Virginia, US |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance |  United States |
| Service/ |  United States Marine Corps |
| Years of service | 1922–1959 |
| Rank |  Lieutenant general |
| Service number | 0-3799 |
| Commands | Director of Aviation 1st Marine Air Wing 2nd Marine Air Wing |
| Battles/wars | Nicaraguan Campaign Yangtze Patrol World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Distinguished Service Medal Legion of Merit (4) Distinguished Flying Cross Bronze Star Medal Air Medal |
| Relations | Sarah Hunter "Sally" Jerome (author)[1] |
Clayton Charles Jerome CBE (22 September 1901 – 13 February 1978) was an aviator who served in the United States Marine Corps from to 1922 to 1952. He distinguished himself in combat during World War II and the Korean War, earning the Distinguished Service Medal and four awards of the Legion of Merit with Combat 'V' — for his valor during World War II, he received two Legion of Merit awards from the Marine Corps and one from the army. He received his fourth Legion of Merit and the Distinguished Service Medal from the air force for his actions during the Korean War.