Korean War
| Service # | AO-2075848 |
|---|---|
| Rank | First Lieutenant U.S. Air Force |
| Date of Death | February 5 1952 |
Air Medal
Bronze Star
Good Conduct Medal (Air Force)
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Purple Heart
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
For his leadership and valor, First Lieutenant Clay was awarded the Bronze Star, the Air Medal, the Good Conduct Medal, the Purple Heart, the Korean Service Medal, the United Nations Service Medal, the National Defense Service Medal, the Korean Presidential Unit Citation and the Republic of Korea War Service Medal.
Notes
Lieutenant Clay was a decorated veteran of World War II. In Korea, he was the pilot of a F-51D Mustang night fighter with the 40th Fighter-Interceptor Squadron, 35th Fighter-Interceptor Group. On February 5, 1952, while on a combat mission, his aircraft received a direct hit by anti-aircraft fire. He was unable to bail out.