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Robert
Booth
Clark
October 12, 1916

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Awards Received

  • Navy Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 14 (VP-14)

    Action Date:

    August 26, 1942
    Commander in Chief Pacific: Serial 29

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Robert Booth Clark (NSN: 0-84103), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary heroism in operations against the enemy while serving as Commander of a Navy Patrol Plane in Patrol Squadron FOURTEEN (VP-14), 0n 26 August 1942, when he reported the position of an enemy task force north of the Solomon Islands in the face of a determined attack by eight enemy Zero fighter planes. Through his superb handling of his Patrol Plane and taking advantage of every opportunity his waist gunners were able to shoot down two of the enemy planes and drive off the others. Despite serious damage to his plane and casualties among his crew he lightened ship and made a difficult crash landing at On tong, Java. He improvised a crew routing to take care of the meager resources of the island and of such help as the natives could offer during the seven days prior to rescue. His courage, skill, leadership and judgment were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.

  • Distinguished Flying Cross

    Service:

    United States Navy

    Rank:

    Lieutenant

    Batallion:

    Patrol Squadron 14 (VP-14)

    Action Date:

    January – September 1943
    Commander Air Forces Pacific: Serial 30319 (April 29, 1947)

    The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant Robert Booth Clark (NSN: 0-84103), United States Naval Reserve, for extraordinary achievement while participating in aerial flight as Pilot of a heavy bomber operating in the Solomon Islands area during the period from January to September 1943. He participated in numerous strikes against the enemy, and in patrol, reconnaissance and attack missions, often under adverse flying conditions and against active enemy opposition. His courageous efforts contributed materially to the gains made in that area and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.