Clifford Bluemel

1885–1973 (age 88)

Military Officer

Biography

Clifford Bluemel spent decades as an Army officer whose devotion to the institution of the Corps of Engineers helped guide vital infrastructure and personnel decisions.

Laid to rest at West Point Cemetery, Bluemel is remembered for his clear judgment and the enduring sense of duty he imparted to those he led.

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