(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] John W. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action against the enemy during World War II. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.

(Citation Needed) – SYNOPSIS: Lieutenant Commander [then Lieutenant, Junior Grade] John W. Clark, United States Navy, was awarded a Gold Star in lieu of a Second Award of the Silver Star for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while serving as Naval Gunfire Liaison Officer attached to the 116th Regimental Combat Team during the invasion of Normandy, France, from 6 to 15 June 1944. His gallant actions and dedicated devotion to duty, without regard for his own life, were in keeping with the highest traditions of military service and reflect great credit upon himself and the United States Naval Service.