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SSGT Charles S. Clark

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SSGT Charles S. Clark

Birth
Death
28 Jul 1971 (aged 38)
Khánh Hòa, Vietnam
Burial
Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA Add to Map
Memorial ID
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1) Had a stroke in Vietnam, and died at age 38 yrs. Husband of Ida Hill Clark; two children. Son of Thomas Charles Clark and Wilhelmenia Clark.
2) info from Investigator (48335245) • [email protected]: ORIGINS and HISTORY
Charles Clark was born on June 25, 1933. Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina.
SERVICE DETAILS
Charles Clark had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was November 12, 1970. Clark had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Occupation or specialty was Motor Transport Operator. Service number was 251641902. Served with 360th Transportation Company, 24th Transportation Battalion, 124th Transport Command, Army Support Command Cam Ranh Bay, 1st Logistical Command.
CASUALTY CIRCUMSTANCES
Clark developed an illness or serious health threat which resulted in loss of life on July 28, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Non-hostile, died of illness or injury, stroke". Incident location: Khanh Hoa Province, South Vietnam.
REMEMBERED and MEMORIALS
Charles Clark is buried or memorialized at Walker Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina.
Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 3w, Line 116.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
He was married to Ida Hill Clark and they had two children.
AWARDS and COMMENDATIONS
★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Distinguished Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation ★ Good Conduct Medal
1) Had a stroke in Vietnam, and died at age 38 yrs. Husband of Ida Hill Clark; two children. Son of Thomas Charles Clark and Wilhelmenia Clark.
2) info from Investigator (48335245) • [email protected]: ORIGINS and HISTORY
Charles Clark was born on June 25, 1933. Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina.
SERVICE DETAILS
Charles Clark had enlisted in the Army. Served during the Vietnam War. Start of tour or enlistment date was November 12, 1970. Clark had the rank of Staff Sergeant. Occupation or specialty was Motor Transport Operator. Service number was 251641902. Served with 360th Transportation Company, 24th Transportation Battalion, 124th Transport Command, Army Support Command Cam Ranh Bay, 1st Logistical Command.
CASUALTY CIRCUMSTANCES
Clark developed an illness or serious health threat which resulted in loss of life on July 28, 1971. Recorded circumstances attributed to: "Non-hostile, died of illness or injury, stroke". Incident location: Khanh Hoa Province, South Vietnam.
REMEMBERED and MEMORIALS
Charles Clark is buried or memorialized at Walker Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina.
Charles is honored on the Vietnam Veteran's Memorial in Washington DC. Name inscribed at VVM Wall, Panel 3w, Line 116.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
He was married to Ida Hill Clark and they had two children.
AWARDS and COMMENDATIONS
★ National Defense Service Medal ★ Vietnam Campaign Medal ★ Vietnam Service Medal ★ Distinguished Unit Citation ★ Vietnam Gallantry Cross Unit Citation ★ Good Conduct Medal

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  • Created by: Kathy
  • Added: Jan 12, 2018
  • Find a Grave Memorial ID:
  • Find a Grave, database and images (https://www.findagrave.com/memorial/186590218/charles_s-clark: accessed ), memorial page for SSGT Charles S. Clark (25 Jun 1933–28 Jul 1971), Find a Grave Memorial ID 186590218, citing Walker Cemetery, Sumter, Sumter County, South Carolina, USA; Maintained by Kathy (contributor 46784320).