Robert Aitken “Bob” Rushworth (October 9, 1924 – March 18, 1993[1]) was an American United States Air Force major general, World War II, Korean War and Vietnam War pilot, mechanical and aeronautical engineer, test pilot and Astronaut. He was...
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Preferred Name: Clyde
Nickname/Call Sign: Heavy
Date of Birth: May 9, 1930
Headed West: March 23, 1966
Highest Military Grade Held: 0-4 – Major
Hometown: Fond du Lac, WI
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Biography
Major Dawson was a member of the 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron. He had served his country during the Korean War before being deployed to Vietnam.
On March 23, 1966, he was the pilot of an F-100F Super Sabre #58-1212 on a SAM mission during “Iron Hand” near Vinh North Vietnam, when his aircraft crashed and he was killed, considered missing. Also in the aircraft was Captain Donald E Clark Jr.
Major Dawson’s remains were recovered on September 30, 1977 and identified on October 25, 1977. He has been laid to rest at Arlington National Cemetery.
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Units Assigned
- England AFB, LA
- Misawa AB, Japan
- 614th Tactical Fighter Squadron (F-100F)
Awards & Decorations
Air Medal
Purple Heart
Korean Service Medal
National Defense Service Medal
Republic of Korea Presidential Unit Citation
Republic of Korea War Service Medal
United Nations Service Medal
Vietnam Service Medal
Vietnam Campaign Medal
Air Force Presidential Unit Citation
Vietnam Gallantry Cross
Air Force Good Conduct Medal
United States Aviator Badge – Air Force
Flight Info
F-100F
Military & Civilian Education
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