THE WALL OF FACES

I am the Curator of the POW/MIA Bracelet Display in the Vietnam Hangar of the Palm Springs Air Museum in Palm Springs, California where we now have over two thousand bracelets and would be honored to include your bracelet in our Display. If you are an immediate family member (spouse, fiancé or child) I can order one for the Display in your name.
Dr. Dave Thompson
Palm Springs Air Museum
POW/MIA Bracelet Display Curator
Lt. Commander U.S. Navy 1964-1970
10-103 Lakeview Dr. Rancho Mirage, Ca 92270
760-328-0859 [email protected]

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pride in presenting the Silver Star (Posthumously) to Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Robert Alan Clark, United States Navy, for conspicuous gallantry and intrepidity in action while participating in aerial flight as a Naval Flight Officer of jet aircraft attached to Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (VA-115), attached to the U.S.S. Midway (CVA-41). During the early morning darkness of 20 December 1972, Lieutenant (junior grade) Clark was the bombardier/navigator of an aircraft assigned to strike a vital enemy warehouse complex in the center of Haiphong, North Vietnam. Despite extremely poor weather conditions, he skillfully guided his pilot in a precisely timed low-level attack through heavy enemy anti-aircraft fire. The crew placed their ordnance directly on the target triggering three large secondary explosions. He then navigated to safety while evading continuous enemy fire and Surface-to-Air missile radars. Lieutenant (junior grade) Clark's courage, superb aerial skill, and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/23366

CITATION:
The President of the United States of America takes pleasure in presenting the Distinguished Flying Cross to Lieutenant, Junior Grade Robert Alan Clark, United States Navy, for heroism while participating in aerial flight as a naval flight officer of jet aircraft while attached to Attack Squadron ONE HUNDRED FIFTEEN (VA-115), embarked in U.S.S. MIDWAY (CVA-41). On the night of 30 July 1972, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Clark was the bombardier/navigator of an aircraft assigned to strike the vital Phuc Yen Airfield deep in North Vietnam. He successfully navigated through mountainous terrain and directed his pilot in a low-level, high speed attack planned to elude enemy air defense radars. During the run-in to the target, Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Clark guided the pilot in the attack while illuminating the altimeter with his flashlight following a sudden electrical failure which caused the loss of cockpit instrument lights. The crew released their bombs on target resulting in a large, sustained fire which erupted as they retired through a heavy barrage of anti-aircraft fire. Lieutenant, Junior Grade, Clark's superb airmanship, courage, and devotion to duty reflected great credit upon himself and were in keeping with the highest traditions of the United States Naval Service.
See https://valor.militarytimes.com/hero/23366

Lt. Robert Alan Clark was awarded the Bronze Star Medal for Valor, with Combat Distinguishing Device (V), for his exemplary gallantry in action. He served as a Naval Flight Officer and was assigned to VA-115, CVW-5, USS MIDWAY, TF 77, 7TH FLEET.
See https://navy.togetherweserved.com/

Thank you for your service to our country so long ago sir. I am heartened you were returned he after the passage of so many years though I wish it had been under different circumstances. May you rest in eternal peace.