Howard Franklin Clark

Infobox Military Person
name = Howard Franklin Clark
born = birth date|1914|9|15
died = death date and age|1942|5|8|1914|9|15
placeofbirth = Wilmington, Delaware
placeofdeath = at sea Coral Sea


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allegiance = United States of America
serviceyears = 1938-1942
rank = Lieutenant (j.g.)
branch = United States Navy
unit = Fighter Squadron 3 "Lexington" (CV-2)
battles = World War II *Battle of the Coral Sea
awards = Distinguished Flying Cross (awarded twice)

Howard Franklin Clark was born in Wilmington, Delaware, 15 September 1914.

Navy career

"Clark" graduated from the U.S. Naval Academy 2 June 1938. He served at sea until 1940, when he underwent flight training. Reporting to aircraft carrier "Lexington" (CV-2) 1 April 1941 as a member of Fighter Squadron 3, he won a Distinguished Flying Cross 20 February 1942 when he brought down an enemy bomber attempting to attack the carrier.

Awarded second Distinguished Flying Cross

During the Battle of the Coral Sea, "Clark" again and again engaged enemy aircraft, in utter disregard of his own safety, until his plane was shot down. "Lieutenant (j.g.) Clark" was posthumously awarded a second Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism during the battle, 7-8 May 1942.

Namesake

"Howard F. Clark" (DE-533) was launched by the Boston Navy Yard 8 November 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Howard Clark, widow of the namesake; and commissioned at Boston 25 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. E. B. Hayden in command.

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References

:DANFS
* [http://www.history.navy.mil/danfs/h8/howard_f_clark.htm Howard Franklin Clark]