Mark W. Clark

War Hero

Birthday May 1, 1896

Birth Sign Taurus

Birthplace Sackets Harbor, NY

DEATH DATE Apr 17, 1984 (87)

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About

Three-star general who served in both World War II and the Korean War.

Before Fame

He served in World War I as a company commander and was wounded by an exploding artillery shell.

Trivia

He was featured on the cover of TIME magazine as a result of his heroic actions in the Korean War.

Family Life

His son, William Doran Clark, reached the rank of Army Major.

Associated With

Winston Churchill praised Clark for his war-time command of troops.