Education
Clark graduated from the United States. Naval Academy 2 June 1938.
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Howard Clark
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He served at sea until 1940, when he underwent flight training. Howard F. Clark (Delaware-533) was launched by the Boston Navy Yard 8 November 1943. Sponsored by Mistress Howard Clark, widow of the namesake.
And commissioned at Boston 25 May 1944, Lieutenant
Commander East. B. Hayden in command.
Achievements
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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. Lieutenant (jg) Clark was posthumously awarded a second Distinguished Flying Cross for his heroism during the battle, 7–8 May 1942.
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United States