Lucius D. Clay
United States Army general (1898–1978) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Lucius Dubignon Clay (April 23, 1898 – April 16, 1978)[1] was a senior officer of the United States Army who was known for his administration of occupied Germany after World War II.[1] He served as the deputy to General of the Army Dwight D. Eisenhower in 1945; deputy military governor, Germany, in 1946; Commander in Chief, United States Forces in Europe and military governor of the United States Zone, Germany, from 1947 to 1949. Clay orchestrated the Berlin Airlift (1948–1949) when the USSR blockaded West Berlin.
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Birth name | Lucius Dubignon Clay |
Nickname(s) | The Great Uncompromiser |
Born | (1898-04-23)April 23, 1898 Marietta, Georgia, U.S. |
Died | April 16, 1978(1978-04-16) (aged 79) Chatham, Massachusetts, U.S. |
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Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1918–1949 |
Rank | General |
Commands held | European Command Normandy Base Section |
Battles/wars | World War II |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal (3) Legion of Merit Bronze Star Medal |
Alma mater | United States Military Academy (BS) |
Children | Lucius Frank |
Relations | Alexander S. Clay (father) Eugene Clay (brother) Henry Clay (ancestor) |
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