Maj Albert Patton “Pat” Clark Jr.

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Maj Albert Patton “Pat” Clark Jr. Veteran

Birth
Death
18 Dec 2005 (aged 65)
Colorado Springs, El Paso County, Colorado, USA
Burial
Arlington, Arlington County, Virginia, USA Add to Map
Plot
Sec: 54, Site: 5165
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In the early 1970's, Pat was assigned to the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron ‘Screaming Eagles', 8th Tactical Fighter Wing 'Wolf Pack' at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand where he flew the F-4D ‘Phantom II'.

While at Ubon he became a Wolf FAC.

During is tour at Ubon he married Irene, a waitress at the Officers Club.

His next assignment was to the 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona where he also flew the F-4D.

Major Albert Patton (Pat) Clark, Jr., 65, died of cancer on December 18, 2005 in Colorado Springs. A third-generation military officer, Major Clark graduated from the United States Marine Corps basic training at Paris Island, SC, and served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He then completed his university studies, graduating from Georgetown University in 1962. Soon afterwards, he was commissioned in the United States Air Force, and was a Distinguished Graduate of Air Force Pilot Training. Major Clark flew three combat tours in the F-4 Phantom during the Viet Nam war, flying 435 combat missions. He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 14 Air Medals for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Major Clark authored the acclaimed novel, The Last Wolf Home, a personal look at the air war in Southeast Asia. Major Clark was a man of courage and integrity, a valiant fighter for his country and for his life. Major Clark is survived by two children: Kathleen A. Clark of Oakland, California, and Edward P. Clark of Monument, Colorado; his father, retired Lt. Gen. Albert Patton Clark of Colorado Springs; and two sisters, Mary G. Walker of Kansas City, Missouri, and Carolyn C. Miller, of Alexandria, Virginia. A Memorial Service was held January 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the Air Force Academy Community Chapel. Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery in Virginia.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, designated for Melanoma Research Fund, at: Cutaneous Oncology, Mail Stop F703, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 1665 N. Ursula St., Aurora, Colorado 80045, Attn: Dr. Rene Gonzalez.
In the early 1970's, Pat was assigned to the 435th Tactical Fighter Squadron ‘Screaming Eagles', 8th Tactical Fighter Wing 'Wolf Pack' at Ubon Royal Thai Air Force Base in Thailand where he flew the F-4D ‘Phantom II'.

While at Ubon he became a Wolf FAC.

During is tour at Ubon he married Irene, a waitress at the Officers Club.

His next assignment was to the 58th Tactical Fighter Training Wing, Luke Air Force Base, Arizona where he also flew the F-4D.

Major Albert Patton (Pat) Clark, Jr., 65, died of cancer on December 18, 2005 in Colorado Springs. A third-generation military officer, Major Clark graduated from the United States Marine Corps basic training at Paris Island, SC, and served in the Marine Corps Reserves. He then completed his university studies, graduating from Georgetown University in 1962. Soon afterwards, he was commissioned in the United States Air Force, and was a Distinguished Graduate of Air Force Pilot Training. Major Clark flew three combat tours in the F-4 Phantom during the Viet Nam war, flying 435 combat missions. He was awarded four Distinguished Flying Crosses, and 14 Air Medals for heroism and extraordinary achievement in aerial flight. Following his retirement from the Air Force, Major Clark authored the acclaimed novel, The Last Wolf Home, a personal look at the air war in Southeast Asia. Major Clark was a man of courage and integrity, a valiant fighter for his country and for his life. Major Clark is survived by two children: Kathleen A. Clark of Oakland, California, and Edward P. Clark of Monument, Colorado; his father, retired Lt. Gen. Albert Patton Clark of Colorado Springs; and two sisters, Mary G. Walker of Kansas City, Missouri, and Carolyn C. Miller, of Alexandria, Virginia. A Memorial Service was held January 13, at 10:00 a.m. at the Air Force Academy Community Chapel. Burial was in the Arlington Cemetery in Virginia.

The family requests that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, designated for Melanoma Research Fund, at: Cutaneous Oncology, Mail Stop F703, Anschutz Cancer Pavilion, 1665 N. Ursula St., Aurora, Colorado 80045, Attn: Dr. Rene Gonzalez.

Gravesite Details

MAJ US AIR FORCE; VIETNAM