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Clark Ivan, Jr.

Name:
Ivan, Jr. Clark
Rank:
Staff Sergeant
Serial Number:
33219803
Unit:
561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy
Date of Death:
1943-12-20
State:
Virginia
Cemetery:
Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium
Plot:
C
Row:
14
Grave:
3
Decoration:
Distinguished Flying Cross, Air Medal with 3 Oak Leaf Clusters, Purple Hear
Comments:

Ivan Clark, Jr. was born on December 18, 1920. He was the son of Ivan and Ivan Clark, Jr. He served in the 561st Bomber Squadron, 388th Bomber Group, Heavy as a Staff Sergeant and waist gunner of an aircraft during World War II. He was killed in the crash of the Eccleston crew while flying aircraft 42-31084 on December 20, 1943 at the age of 23. Ssgt Clark is now buried in the Ardennes American Cemetery, Neupré, Belgium. He was one of the many brave Americans of the 388th Bomber Group who lost their lives in aerial operations against the German forces from June 1943 - August 1945.