Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Fifth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

April 29th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Fifth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

October 4th, 1944

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant Colonel

Unit:

Fifth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

Lieutenant General Mark Wayne Clark (ASN: 0-5309), United States Army, was awarded the Army Distinguished Service Medal for exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility during 1943 and 1944, in the European Theater of Operations.

War Department, General Orders No. 65

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Lieutenant General

Unit:

Fifth Army, U.S. Army

Awarded on:

1944

"For extraordinary heroism in connection with military operations against an armed enemy while Commanding the 5th Army, in action against enemy forces on 14 September 1943 at Salerno, when the FIFTH Army's bridgehead was threatened by an enemy counterattack. General Clark personally instilled determination and courage in his men, under artillery and machine gun fire at the front line. He discovered 18 Nazi tanks approaching, located an anti-tank unit and gave the orders which brought about the destruction of six tanks and the repulse of the rest. By his magnificent display of leadership, courage and determination during a critical phase of the battle, front line troops were inspired to hold at all costs and subsequently to initiate steady advance. Lieutenant General Clark's intrepid actions, personal bravery and zealous devotion to duty exemplify the highest traditions of the military forces of the United States and reflect great credit upon himself, the 5th Army, and the United States Army."

Headquarters, U.S. Army-North African Theater of Operations, General Orders No. 6

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

General

Awarded on:

1947

War Department, General Orders No. 37 (As Oakleaves on ribbon first DSM)

Period:

Korean War (1950-1953)

Rank:

General

Unit:

United Nations Command, United Nations

Awarded on:

November 3rd, 1953

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commander-in-Chief, United Nations Command; Commander-in-Chief, Far East, and Commanding General, Army Forces Far East, from May 1952 to October 1953."

Department of the Army, General Orders No. 84 - in the function of Commander in Chief. (Received as second Oak Leaf)

Rank:

General

Received as third Oak Leaf

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

General

Unit:

Fifth Army, U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious and distinguished services to the Government of the United States, in a duty of great responsibility as Commanding General, FIFTH Army, in the Bay of Salerno landings on 9 September 1943, and at Anzio on 22 January 1944."

In the function of Commanding General.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Rank:

Major General

Unit:

Fifth Army, U.S. Army

"For exceptionally meritorious conduct in the performance of outstanding services to the Government of the United States in 1943."

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Received with "V" for valor.

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With Palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

With Palm

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)

Period:

Second World War (1939-1945)