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Joseph James Clark
Admiral Joseph James "Jocko" Clark, USN (November 12, 1893-July 13, 1971) was an admiral in the U.S. Navy, who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. A native of Oklahoma, Clark was of Cherokee heritage. He was the first Native American to graduate from the United States Naval Academy, with the Class of 1917. During World War II, he commanded the carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10). He retired in 1953 as Commander-in-Chief, United States Seventh Fleet. His awards included the Navy Cross. He is buried in Arlington National Cemetery.
The guided-missile frigate USS Clark (FFG-11) was named in his honor.
External links
- Rear Admiral J.J. Jocko Clark - Biography from JackLummus.com
- Joseph James Jocko Clark, Admiral, United States Navy - From ArlingtonCemetery.net
Categories: Native Americans | U.S. Navy admirals | Navy Cross recipients | U.S. Naval Academy graduates | People from Oklahoma | American World War II people | 1893 births | 1971 deaths
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