Joseph J. Clark
Joseph J. Clark | |
|---|---|
| Nickname | "Jocko" |
| Born | 12 November 1893 |
| Died | 13 July 1971 (aged 77) St. Albans, New York, U.S. |
| Buried | |
| Allegiance | United States of America |
| Branch | United States Navy |
| Service years | 1917–1953 |
| Rank | Admiral |
| Commands | Suwannee (ACV-27) Yorktown (CV-10) Task Group 58.1/38.1 Fast Carrier Task Force (TF 77) 7th Fleet |
| Conflicts | World War I World War II Korean War |
| Awards | Navy Cross Navy Distinguished Service Medal Silver Star Legion of Merit |
Joseph James Clark (12 November 1893 – 13 July 1971) 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 (which later became part of Oklahoma) 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.