Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

1st Lieutenant

Unit:

57th Field Artillery Battalion, 7th Infantry Division "Bayonet", U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1945

Awarded for:

Operation Iceberg

Synopsis:
"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy, in action against enemy forces on 21 and 22 April 1945, at Okinawa, in the Ryukyu Islands. First Lieutenant Clarkson's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty at the cost of his life, exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit, and the United States Army."

Awarded posthumously.
General Orders No. 206, Headquarters, Tenth U.S. Army (1945).

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Second Purple Heart awarded in the form of a bronze oak leaf cluster to be placed on the ribbon of the first Purple Heart.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with three bronze campaign stars for "EASTERN MANDATES", "LEYTE" and "RYUKYUS" and a bronze arrowhead.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Awarded with a bronze campaign star.