Clayton C. Jerome

Clayton Charles Jerome
Jerome as Brigadier general, USMC
Born(1901-09-22)September 22, 1901
Hutchinson, Kansas, US
DiedFebruary 13, 1978(1978-02-13) (aged 76)
Arlington, Virginia, US
Buried
Allegiance United States
Service / branch United States Marine Corps
Years of service1922–1959
Rank Lieutenant general
Service number0-3799
CommandsDirector of Aviation
1st Marine Air Wing
2nd Marine Air Wing
Battles / warsNicaraguan Campaign
Yangtze Patrol
World War II Korean War
AwardsDistinguished Service Medal
Legion of Merit (4)
Distinguished Flying Cross
Bronze Star Medal
Air Medal
RelationsSarah 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.

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