Today, we honor the life and sacrifice of Lance Corporal Charles Ronald Clark, a brave U.S. Marine who gave his life in service to our country on this day in 1968 during the Vietnam War. He was just 20 years old.
A resident of Louisville, Kentucky, LCpl Clark served with unwavering commitment as a Motor Vehicle Operator (MOS 3531) with Service Company, 11th Engineer Battalion, 3rd Marine Division, III Marine Amphibious Force.
At the time of his death, LCpl Clark was deployed in the Quang Tri Province of South Vietnam. His body was recovered, and his memory has been preserved with honor ever since.
Beginning his tour in Vietnam on Feb. 5, 1968, LCpl Clark’s service exemplified the courage and devotion of a Marine who upheld the values of honor, courage, and commitment to the very end.
LCpl Clark’s service and sacrifice are permanently memorialized on the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, at Panel W52, Line 18, and here at the Kentucky Vietnam Veterans Memorial.
To learn more about LCpl Clark and his service to our country, click here. To leave a tribute to him on the Wall of Faces, click here.
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