General Mark Clark was born May 1, 1896 in Hounsfield, NY.

Mark Wayne Clark was an American general during World War II and the Korean War and was the youngest lieutenant general (three-star general) in the U.S. Army. During World War I, he commanded a company of soldiers in 1917 and was seriously wounded by shrapnel.

After the war, Clark’s abilities were noticed by General George Marshall. During World War II, he was the USA´s Commander in Italy. He is known for his triumphal entry into Rome in 1944, the first major Axis city to fall. Some detractors say he ignored the orders of his British superior officer, and they blame him for the escape of the German 10th Army which he let slip in his pursuit for the glory of entering Rome first.

The German 10th Army joined with their countrymen at the Trasimene Line. Clark became the youngest American to be promoted to general in 1945. General Dwight D. Eisenhower considered him a brilliant staff officer and trainer.

After hostilities ended in Europe, Clark assumed command of U.S. troops in Austria before returning home to command the 6th Army and later the army field forces. In May 1952, during the Korean War, he was given command of all United Nations troops in Korea, holding that post until after an armistice was signed (July 1953); he retired from the army the same year.

Clark won many awards, including the Distinguished Service Cross for extreme bravery in war, subordinate only to the Medal of Honor.

He died April 17, 1984, Charleston, South Carolina.