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He Saved His Platoon
Douglas Mark Clark was KIA about 6 months after he arrived in country, but his sister Donna has nothing but pride when she reflects on him and his service. He received a purple heart, a distinguished service cross, and a silver star, all for saving his platoon from a surprise ambush.
He came from a military background, and he went into the service because he felt that he needed to perform his duty.
Donna's story was captured with the help of TPT's Minnesota Remembers Vietnam team.
Biographical Details
Submitted From: St. Paul, MN
Primary Location During Vietnam: St. Paul, United States 
Story Subject: Memorial
Story Themes: 1964, 1968, April, Army, Commendation, Death and Loss, Distinguished Service Cross, Donna Clark, Douglas Mark Clark, Draft, Johnson High School, Memorial, Native American, Pride, Purple Heart, Silver Star, State Fair Interviews, The Vietnam Memorial, The Vietnam Wall, University of Minnesota
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