Douglas Alan Clark

Lieutenant-Commander Douglas Alan Clark (May 26, 1917 – August 6, 2012)[1] was an American fighter pilot who received the Navy Cross for his actions while commanding Fighting Squadron THIRTY (VF-30), attached to the USS Belleau Wood (CVL-24), on 21 March 1945.

While on combat air patrol he directed his squadron to attack an enemy formation of Japanese bombers which was heavily protected by fighters.

His quick action and the superiority of his squadron turned back what would surely have been a devastating attack on his carrier group.

Clark retired from the U.S. Navy in 1963, and moved to south Florida where he lived until his death on August 6, 2012, at the age of 95.

Lieutenant Commander Douglas Alan Clark received the following medals: Distinguished Flying Crossw/ 2 service stars