Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Bombing Squadron 18 (VB-18), U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11), U.S. Navy

Awarded on:

September 11th, 1945

"For extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Pilot of a carrier-based Navy Dive Bomber of Bombing Squadron EIGHTEEN (VB-18), attached to the U.S.S. INTREPID (CV-11), in action against enemy Japanese forces during the Second Battle of the Philippine Sea on 25 October 1944. Braving intense anti-aircraft fire and adverse weather conditions, Lieutenant Clancy pressed home a vigorous attack to score a hit on an enemy battleship with his full bomb load, thereby contributing materially to the annihilation of a hostile Task Force. By his outstanding airmanship and courageous fighting spirit, Lieutenant Clancy aided in removing a serious threat to our ground forces and his unswerving devotion to duty was in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service."

Commander 1st Carrier Task Force Pacific: Serial 0533 (September 11, 1945).
At the time of the action he still held the rank of Lieutenant (Junior Grade).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant

Unit:

Bombing Squadron 18 (VB-18), U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11), U.S. Navy

"On 25 November 1944, while participating in a mission against enemy Japanese forces in the Philippine Islands Area, Lieutenant Clancy, daringly attacked and contributed to the complete destruction of three enemy mine layers and one escort vessel"

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Bombing Squadron 18 (VB-18), U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11), U.S. Navy

"For conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity. On October 24, 1944, LTjg Clancy pressed home a dive-bomb attack and scored a possible direct hit on an enemy battleship, despite intense antiaircraft fire which shot off part of his plane's controls. "

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant (junior grade)

Unit:

Bombing Squadron 18 (VB-18), U.S.S. Intrepid (CV-11), U.S. Navy

"For courage and outstanding airmanship. Clancy pressed home a glide-bombing attack in the face of intense antiaircraft fire which damaged his plane and scored a direct hit on a large warehouse."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)