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Joseph J. Clark

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United States admiral (1893-1971)

United StatesLived 1893 to 1971 · aged 77
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Joseph James Clark was an admiral in the United States Navy who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. During the Korean War, he led again a carrier Task Force and subsequently commanded the 7th Fleet.

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U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Arthur W. Radford and Captain Joseph J. "Jocko" Clark are shown on the open bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10), in October 1943U.S. Navy Rear Admiral Arthur W. Radford and Captain Joseph J. "Jocko" Clark are shown on the open bridge of the aircraft carrier USS Yorktown (CV-10), in October 1943Admiral Joseph ClarkAdmiral Joseph Clark

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Legionnaire of Legion of Merit
Silver Star
Navy Cross

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About this person

Joseph James Clark was an admiral in the United States Navy who commanded aircraft carriers during World War II. During the Korean War, he led again a carrier Task Force and subsequently commanded the 7th Fleet. Born and raised in Indian Territory and a member of the Cherokee Nation, in 1917 he became the first Native American to be graduated from the United States Naval Academy. Clark preferred to be called "J. J." or by the nickname "Jocko" instead of his full name.

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United States
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Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1893 to 1971 · aged 77
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