THE WALL OF FACES

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. Your Silver Star citation attests to your courage and devotion to your fellow soldiers. May you rest in eternal peace.

Gary Richard Clark

Silver Star
AWARDED FOR ACTIONS
DURING Vietnam War
Service: Army
Rank: Second Lieutenant
Battalion: 3d Battalion
GENERAL ORDERS:
Headquarters, II Field Force Vietnam, General Orders No. 18 (January 9, 1968)
CITATION:
The President of the United States of America, authorized by Act of Congress July 9, 1918 (amended by an act of July 25, 1963), takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Second Lieutenant (Infantry) Gary Richard Clark (ASN: 0-5336734), United States Army, for gallantry in action while engaged in military operations against a hostile force on 6 December 1967 while serving as Platoon Leader, Company A, 3d Battalion, 7th Infantry Regiment, 199th Infantry Brigade (Separate) (Light), in the Republic of Vietnam. On this date, while leading his platoon in an attack against a Viet Cong force, Lieutenant Clark's platoon began receiving an intense volume of fire from the enemy, located in strongly fortified bunkers. Reacting quickly to the situation Lieutenant Clark rallied his men and led them in an aggressive advance on the enemy position. Wounded in the leg during the initial encounter, Lieutenant Clark ignored the pain of the injury to continue guiding the movements of his men. When the enemy detonated a claymore mine in a futile attempt to halt the advancing platoon, Lieutenant Clark again suffered wounds in the legs and thigh. Lieutenant Clark courageously persisted in his efforts, personally engaging and neutralizing a heavily-fortified enemy position that had been placing intense fire on his platoon. While guiding his men past this position, Lieutenant Clark was struck by a burst of automatic weapons fire and mortally wounded. Incapacitated and in deep pain, he instructed his men to leave him and continue their assault against the enemy. His gallantry inspired his men to greater efforts and was instrumental in overcoming a serious enemy threat. Second Lieutenant Clark's courage and dedication to duty were in keeping with the highest traditions of the military service and reflect great credit upon himself, his unit and the United States Army.

Dear Lt Gary Clark,
I hope your photo is put here because this wall of faces needs yours. Thank you for your service as an Infantry Unit Commander. This is the month that we remember all those who have passed-on. We remember you. It is so important for us all to acknowledge the sacrifices of those like you who answered our nation's call. Please watch over America, it stills needs your strength, courage and faithfulness. Rest in peace with the angels.

Dear 2LT Gary Richard Clark, sir

As an American, I would like to thank you for your service and for your sacrifice made on behalf of our wonderful country. The youth of today could gain much by learning of heroes such as yourself, men and women whose courage and heart can never be questioned.

May God allow you to read this, and may He allow me to someday shake your hand when I get to Heaven to personally thank you. May he also allow my father to find you and shake your hand now to say thank you; for America, and for those who love you.

With respect, and the best salute a civilian can muster for you, Sir

Curt Carter

Lt. Clark and the events leading to his death are in the book, titled " Days Of Valor" by Robert Tonsetic.