Emil Cyril Clark & WWII
This is a collection of Emil's World War II mementos and a few things from his earlier and later life all saved in the Old Suitcase for over 90 years now. Emil served His Country from October 20, 1942 until January 15, 1946. He enlisted at Jefferson Barracks in St. Louis Mo . He spent his first three nights at the barracks then was sent to Dalhart Texas where he was in training for over a year. He was in the AAF (Army Air Force) 305th Airdrome Squadron. His wife Mildred lived with him in an apartment in Dalhart while he was stationed there. Emil was then shipped to New Guinea then on to Leyte Philippine Islands then Okinawa then to Irumagawa Japan . His outfit was often in heavy combat with the Japanese forces . Emil was awarded 2 Bronze Stars for both campaigns and a good conduct medal in 1945. Emil was a linesman and strung telephone and telegraph lines through the jungle for war communications. After the surrender of Japan Emil's outfit was sent to occupy their country then was sent home. The 305th was responsible for moving United States military forces and material into Japan after the surrender of Japanese forces. If you look at the bottom of his Honorable Discharge it says No time lost under AW 107. Lapel Button issued. Entitled to wear Asiatic - Pac. Theatre Campaign Ribbon; Three Overseas Bars; Victory Ribbon; Asr Score 76: Amer Theatre Campaign Ribbon; Philippine Lib. Ribbon w/2 Bronze Stars: Alright Dad !!!
Newspaper from the ship Emil was on when going to occupy Japan
The S.S. Sea Flier - Christmas 1945
The S.S. Sea Flier - Christmas 1945
Honorable Discharge
Name:Emil Clark
Gender:Male
Birth Date: 16 Mar 1921
Death Date: 19 Dec 1998
Cause of Death:Natural
SSN:496188591
Branch 1: ARMY
Enlistment Date 1: 20 Oct 1942
Release Date 1: 15 Jan 1946
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NAME:Emil C Clark
BIRTH YEAR:1921
RACE:White, citizen
NATIVITY STATE OR COUNTRY:Missouri
STATE OF RESIDENCE:Missouri
COUNTY OR CITY:St Louis City
ENLISTMENT DATE:20 Oct 1942
ENLISTMENT STATE:Missouri
ENLISTMENT CITY:Jefferson Barracks
BRANCH:Air Corps
BRANCH CODE:Air Corps
GRADE:Private
GRADE CODE:Private
TERM OF ENLISTMENT:Enlistment for the duration of the War or other emergency, plus six months, subject to the discretion of the President or otherwise according to law
COMPONENT:Army of the United States - includes the following: Voluntary enlistments effective December 8, 1941 and thereafter; One year enlistments of National Guardsman whose State enlistment expires while in the Federal Service; Officers appointed in the Army of
SOURCE:Civil Life
EDUCATION:Grammar school
CIVIL OCCUPATION:Semiskilled machine shop and related occupations, n.e.c.
MARITAL STATUS:Married
HEIGHT:69
WEIGHT:139
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Name:Emil C Clark
Service Info.:SGT US ARMY AIR FORCES WORLD WAR II
Birth Date:16 Mar 1921
Death Date:19 Dec 1998
Service Start Date:20 Oct 1942
Interment Date:22 Dec 1998
Cemetery:Jefferson Barracks National Cemetery
Cemetery Address:2900 Sheridan Road St. Louis, MO 63125
Buried At:Section 1d Site 1006
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1930 US CENSUS
Name:Emil Clark
Birth Year:abt 1921
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birthplace:Missouri
Marital Status:Single
Relation to Head of House:Son
Home in 1930:St Louis, St Louis (Independent City), Missouri
Map of Home:View Map
Street address:Rutger Street
Ward of City:16 pt
Block:1274
House Number in Cities or Towns:3115
Dwelling Number:150
Family Number:243
Lives on Farm:No
Attended School:Yes
Father's Birthplace:Belgium
Mother's Birthplace:Belgium
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Public Records
Name:Emil C Clark
Birth Date:16 Mar 1921
Phone Number:664-2560
Address:3622 Bamberger Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63116-4620 (1993)
[6210 Famous Ave, Saint Louis, MO, 63139-3014 (1974)]
[3208 Park, Saint Louis, MO, 63104]
[3208 Park, St Louis, MO, 63104]
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Social Security Application
Name:Emil Cyril Clark
[Emil C Clark]
SSN:496188591
Gender:Male
Race:White
Birth Date:16 Mar 1921
Birth Place:St Louis, Missouri
Death Date:19 Dec 1998
Father:Edmond Clark
Mother:Erma M Monhount
Type of Claim:Original SSN.
Notes:Sep 1939: Name listed as EMIL CYRIL CLARK; 15 Dec 1987: Name listed as EMIL C CLARK
Emil's War Medals.
I am not sure just what these are for but If anyone knows please let me know.
I am not sure just what these are for but If anyone knows please let me know.
A Couple Of Poems Written By A Unknown Buddy Or Two
Of Emil's While Living In The Philippine Jungles.
Of Emil's While Living In The Philippine Jungles.
Unknown War Buddies Of Emil's In The Philippines.
Way down in Wongo Wongo,
There's a monkey in the jungle,
Icka bicka bamble,
As they ramble,
Tra rah raskle boom.....ba boom boom....
There's a monkey in the jungle,
Icka bicka bamble,
As they ramble,
Tra rah raskle boom.....ba boom boom....
Emil C. Clark 1921-1998
Post Card from Emil To Mildred. Emil picked this post card at The Barracks before he was sent to New Guinea.
Dear Milly just a few lines to say hello. How are you did you get my first letter from here answer quick I like it here but it is not like being home it is a God Forsaken country well goodbye and lots of Love Neil
Dear Milly just a few lines to say hello. How are you did you get my first letter from here answer quick I like it here but it is not like being home it is a God Forsaken country well goodbye and lots of Love Neil
Post Cards From The Philippines
A Few Mementos of Emil's
I Believe The First One Is Japanese Curacy.
I Believe The First One Is Japanese Curacy.
Emil and Mildred's Fiftieth Anniversary
Emil's Surgeries Recorded By Mildred Clark
Emil's W - 2 Forms
Hi Family
I do remember most of the names mentioned.
I have no recollection of a Peter Massey.
Jess Kennison owned the bar on Compton and Caroline.
He and his wife ( Irene ) lived in the 3100 block of Caroline. Dad was a bartender for Jess and he also did repair work for Jesse on his home and bar. Jesse sold the bar but continued to sell beer by the drink and
run a poker game out of the basement of his house. ( week ends only) Dad was one of his best customers. Also no women were allowed. Dad and Jesse were the best of friends. Jesse never owned a car so when I turned 16
I would chauffeur Jess to the race track. He would pay the toll to get across the river fill my gas tank and all I could eat and drink.
Jesse had bought the tavern off of Stanley Smard. I don't remember if
Stanley was also in the Tuck Pointing business. Dad tended bar for Stanley also.
John and Trudy Knollhoff owned a tavern on Park Ave. It was located
on the same block we lived on about a half of block west of our place
on the same side of the street. They also ran a fuel oil delivery service.
Dad tended bar for them also. Uncle Charlie and Aunt Elise bought the
business off of Knollhoff in the late 1950's. This was also the bar where dad pulled a gun (that I went and got for him) on some punk.
Les Bernreuter was the owner of Bernreuter Tuck pointing. Dad worked
for Les several years. The family got their first telephone thanks to Les.
The phone ( Prospect 1-0063) was listed under Bernreuter Tuck pointing and mom would answer the phone and take messages for him. We all had to answer the phone "Bernreuter Tuck pointing can I take a message".
I can remember a few references to dad being a plumbers helper but that was before my time.
1962 sounds about right for dad becoming deputy sheriff for the city.
Dad was injured in a fall while tuck pointing and was unable to continue
in that line of work. Dad was active in local politics and the alderman
at that time ( Art Sullivan also an acquaintance from church) helped Dad
get the job. Dad later was able to transfer to the excise Liquor Dept. with the help of Bill Weber a relative of John Weber the tavern owner.
Hope this helps in tying together some loose ends! It has brought back
some pleasant memories.
Brother Bob !!
AKA ROBERT CLARK
I do remember most of the names mentioned.
I have no recollection of a Peter Massey.
Jess Kennison owned the bar on Compton and Caroline.
He and his wife ( Irene ) lived in the 3100 block of Caroline. Dad was a bartender for Jess and he also did repair work for Jesse on his home and bar. Jesse sold the bar but continued to sell beer by the drink and
run a poker game out of the basement of his house. ( week ends only) Dad was one of his best customers. Also no women were allowed. Dad and Jesse were the best of friends. Jesse never owned a car so when I turned 16
I would chauffeur Jess to the race track. He would pay the toll to get across the river fill my gas tank and all I could eat and drink.
Jesse had bought the tavern off of Stanley Smard. I don't remember if
Stanley was also in the Tuck Pointing business. Dad tended bar for Stanley also.
John and Trudy Knollhoff owned a tavern on Park Ave. It was located
on the same block we lived on about a half of block west of our place
on the same side of the street. They also ran a fuel oil delivery service.
Dad tended bar for them also. Uncle Charlie and Aunt Elise bought the
business off of Knollhoff in the late 1950's. This was also the bar where dad pulled a gun (that I went and got for him) on some punk.
Les Bernreuter was the owner of Bernreuter Tuck pointing. Dad worked
for Les several years. The family got their first telephone thanks to Les.
The phone ( Prospect 1-0063) was listed under Bernreuter Tuck pointing and mom would answer the phone and take messages for him. We all had to answer the phone "Bernreuter Tuck pointing can I take a message".
I can remember a few references to dad being a plumbers helper but that was before my time.
1962 sounds about right for dad becoming deputy sheriff for the city.
Dad was injured in a fall while tuck pointing and was unable to continue
in that line of work. Dad was active in local politics and the alderman
at that time ( Art Sullivan also an acquaintance from church) helped Dad
get the job. Dad later was able to transfer to the excise Liquor Dept. with the help of Bill Weber a relative of John Weber the tavern owner.
Hope this helps in tying together some loose ends! It has brought back
some pleasant memories.
Brother Bob !!
AKA ROBERT CLARK