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Clark H. Woodward

U.S. Navy Vice admiral

Died when: 90 years 86 days (1082 months)
Star Sign: Pisces

 

Clark H. Woodward

Clark Howell Woodward (March 4, 1877 – May 29, 1967) served the United States Navy in five wars: the Spanish–American War, Philippine–American War, the Chinese Boxer Rebellion, and both World Wars.

A staunch promoter of an advanced U.S.Navy, he influenced priorities and policies concerning the upgrading and construction of modern naval warships.

Upon his retirement after fifty years and six months of active duty, he assured an audience at Annapolis that "the first fifty years were the hardest."


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