Emmett B. Clark 1922-1945
Tech Sergeant Emmett B Clark was born in Sebastian C., Ar. 12 Jan 1919 to James "Jim" Wiley & Emma Mae Childress Clark
In 1920 and 1930 he lived in Hackett, Sebastian Co., Ar. In 1940 they were living in the Greenwood area of Sebastian Co.
On 13 Nov 1942 Emmett enlisted in the Army Air Force at Little Rock, Ar. His military occupation or specialty was Top Turret Gunner, Attached to 96th Bomb Group, 338th Bomb
Squadron.
January 21, 1945 TSgt Clark was on the crew of the B-17 #43-38659 "Mammy Yokum" during a
mission to Mannheim, Germany when they were hit by flak over Karlsruhe and crashed. He and all
crew members were listed as KIA.
TSgt Emmett B Clark is buried at Fort Smith National Cemetery, Fort Smith, Sebastian Co., Ar
COMMENDATIONS
★ Air Medal
★ Purple Heart
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