Lucius D. Clay
1897–1978 (age 81)
Military officer
Biography
General Lucius D. Clay commanded Allied occupation forces in Germany and orchestrated the Berlin Airlift, drawing on calm resolve and organizational brilliance to keep millions fed and supplied during the Cold War.
After decades of service he remained committed to the West Point community, offering guidance to future leaders and finding peace in the historic grounds of West Point Cemetery, where his gravesite stands as a testament to enduring duty.