Clark, Charles Robert, Jr.

Date of birth:: May 28th, 1918 (Plattsburgh-Clinton County/New York, United States)
Date of death:: December 16th, 2008 (Sharon-Litchfield County/Connecticut, United States)
Buried on:: Arlington National Cemetery
Plot: 60. Grave: 8886.
Nationality:: American

Biography

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Navy Cross

Period:: Second World War (1939-1945)
Rank:: Lieutenant Commander
Unit:: U.S.S. Sennet (SS-408), U.S. Navy
Awarded on:: September 21st, 1945

Citation:
"For extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SENNET (SS-408), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 1 July 1945 to 9 August 1945, in enemy controlled waters the Sea of Japan. Fully realizing the dangers involved, Lieutenant Commander Clark fearlessly penetrated strong enemy anti-submarine barriers to take his submarine into supposedly inviolable waters and launch successfully aggressive torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of four freighters totaling approximately 25,000 tons. After the expenditure of all torpedoes, he escaped through the hazardous waters, bringing his vessel safe to port. His resolute tactics and zealous devotion to duty throughout reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Commander Clark and the United States Naval Service."

General Orders: Commander Submarine Force Pacific Fleet: Serial 02352