World War II Honoree

Phillip R. Clark

Branch of Service

U.S. Navy

Hometown

Wythville, Virginia

Honored By

Idella T. Hogg

Relationship

Daughter

COXSWAIN'S MATE. TRAINED IN CARGO HANDLING (LOADING SHIPS) AND TOOK HAND TO HAND MARINE COMBAT TRAINING. ALSO LEARNED TO OPERATE A BULLDOZER AND OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT. ARRIVED ON OKINAWA ON APRIL 1, 1945. THE SEABEE'S BROUGHT IN THE SUPPLIES AND AMMUNITION. ALSO HELPED BUILD KADENA AIRSTRIP FOR AIR FORCE PLANES TO LAND AND REFUEL AFTER BOMBING TOKYO JAPAN.