USS Howard F. Clark (DE-533)
USS Howard F. Clark (DE-533) was a John C. Butler-class destroyer escort acquired by the U.S. Navy during World War II. The primary purpose of the destroyer escort was to escort and protect ships in convoy, in addition to other tasks as assigned, such as patrol or radar picket.
Howard F. Clark was named in honor of Howard Franklin Clark who was awarded the Distinguished Flying Cross twice and was missing in action after action in the Battle of the Coral Sea.
She was launched by the Boston Navy Yard 8 November 1943; sponsored by Mrs. Howard Clark, widow of the namesake; and commissioned at Boston, Massachusetts, 25 May 1944, Lt. Comdr. E. B. Hayden in command.
Read more about USS Howard F. Clark (DE-533): World War II Pacific Theatre Operations, Supporting Philippine Islands Operations, Under Attack By Kamikaze Planes, Supporting Iwo Jima Operations, Supporting Okinawa Operations, End-of-war Operations, Final Decommissioning, Military Awards
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