Clayton Lawrence Bissell

Clayton Bissell
BornJuly 29, 1896[1]
Kane, Pennsylvania
DiedDecember 24, 1972(1972-12-24) (aged 76)
Murfreesboro, Tennessee
Arlington, Virginia, US
Section 5, Site 68, Arlington National Cemetery
Allegiance United States
Service/branchAir Service, United States Army
United States Army Air Forces
United States Air Force
Years of service1917–1950
Rank Major general
UnitAir Service, United States Army
Commands held10th Air Force
Battles/wars 
World War I
World War II
AwardsDistinguished Service Cross
Distinguished Service Medal (2)
Silver Star
Distinguished Flying Cross
Distinguished Flying Cross (U.K.)
Air Medal
Other workCommanded U.S. 10th Air Force; Chief of Intelligence

Major General Clayton Lawrence Bissell (July 29, 1896 – December 24, 1972) was an air officer in the United States Army and United States Army Air Forces during World War I and World War II.

  1. ^ "Biography of Maj. Gen. Clayton L. Bissell" (PDF). Air Force Historical Research Agency. November 26, 1948. pp. 2–4.

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