Clare Hibbs Armstrong
United States Army general (1894–1969) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Clare Hibbs Armstrong (January 23, 1894 – July 12, 1969) was a highly decorated officer in the United States Army with the rank of brigadier general. A graduate of the United States Military Academy, he was the commanding officer of the 50th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade during the air defense of Antwerp during World War II. The 50th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade destroyed 97% of all V-1 flying bombs aimed at the docking facilities that supplied the 12th and 21st Army Groups.
Clare Hibbs Armstrong | |
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Born | (1894-01-23)January 23, 1894 Albert Lea, Minnesota, United States |
Died | July 12, 1969(1969-07-12) (aged 75) Hampton, Virginia, United States |
Allegiance | United States |
Service/ | United States Army |
Years of service | 1917–1953 |
Rank | Brigadier General |
Service number | 0-5318 |
Unit | Infantry Branch Coast Artillery Corps |
Commands held | 50th Anti-Aircraft Artillery Brigade |
Battles/wars | |
Awards | Army Distinguished Service Medal Bronze Star (2) Army Commendation Medal |
After the war, Armstrong remained in the army and served as military attaché for Belgium and Luxembourg, completing his career as the commanding general of the Third Army Anti-Aircraft Artillery Training Center at Camp Stewart, Georgia.[1][2]