Navy Cross
Awarded for actions during the World War II
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Navy Cross to Lieutenant Commander Charles Robert Clark, Jr., United States Navy, for extraordinary heroism in the line of his profession as Commanding Officer of the U.S.S. SENNET (SS-408), on the FOURTH War Patrol of that submarine during the period 1 July 1945 to 9 August 1945, in enemy controlled waters the Sea of Japan. Fully realizing the dangers involved, Lieutenant Commander Clark fearlessly penetrated strong enemy anti-submarine barriers to take his submarine into supposedly inviolable waters and launch successfully aggressive torpedo attacks which resulted in the sinking of four freighters totaling approximately 25,000 tons. After the expenditure of all torpedoes, he escaped through the hazardous waters, bringing his vessel safe to port. His resolute tactics and zealous devotion to duty throughout reflect the highest credit upon Lieutenant Commander Clark and the United States Naval Service.
General Orders: Commander Submarine Force Pacific Fleet: Serial 02352 (September 21, 1945)
Action Date: July 1 - August 9, 1945
Service: Navy
Rank: Lieutenant Commander
Company: Commanding Officer
Division: U.S.S. Sennet (SS-408)
