George Clark
Private First Class, U.S. Army
Comanche Code Talker, World War I

George Clark was born on 2 January 1895, the son of Edward L. Clark and Woom-Ma-Konie.

Clark entered the U.S. Army in May 1918. He trained at Camp Travis, TX, and served overseas in France, Luxembourg and Germany with the 357th Infantry Regiment, 90th Infantry Division. He was one of the Comanche Code Talkers.

Clark was honorably discharged from the Army on 22 June 1919.

Medals and Awards

World War I Victory Medal
Occupation of Germany World War I Medal

Honors

On 15 October 2008, PFC George Clark and 4 other Comanche soldiers who were used as Code Talkers during World War I were (posthumously) awarded the Numunu Comanche Code Talkers Congressional Gold Medal, one of the two highest civilian awards in the United States. It is awarded to persons "who have performed an achievement that has an impact on American history and culture that is likely to be recognized as a major achievement in the recipient's field long after the achievement."

Death and Burial

PFC George Clark died on 6 August 1944. He is buried at Deyo Mission Cemetery in Lawton, Comanche County, OK.

This Honoree Record was prepared with the valuable assistance of Lanny G. Asepermy, Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.) [Honoree Record ID 227117], Historian for the Comanche Indian Veterans Association in Lawton, OK. Photo is courtesy of SMG Asepermy and the Comanche Nation Museum.